A Door Opened (1897)

A Door Opened (1897)

Alexander McKenzie

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
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Ficción moderna y contemporánea
ISBN:
9781437452846
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A Door Opened is a novel written by Alexander McKenzie and was first published in 1897. The story follows a young man named John Spencer who is struggling to find his place in the world. John is a talented artist but has been unable to find success in his career. He is also dealing with personal struggles, including a difficult relationship with his father and a growing sense of disillusionment with society.One day, John receives a letter from an old friend inviting him to come to a remote island off the coast of Scotland. The friend, a wealthy aristocrat named Lord Farringdon, has an unusual proposition for John. He wants John to paint a portrait of his wife, who has been confined to her room for years due to a mysterious illness. Lord Farringdon believes that John’s talent and sensitivity are exactly what his wife needs to help her recover.John accepts the offer and travels to the island, where he meets Lord Farringdon’s wife and begins to work on the portrait. As he spends more time on the island, John begins to uncover secrets about the Farringdon family and their past. He also begins to develop feelings for Lord Farringdon’s wife, which complicates his already complicated life.A Door Opened is a moving and thought-provoking novel that explores themes of love, art, and the search for meaning in life. It is a timeless story that will resonate with readers of all ages and backgrounds.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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