Carette Of Sark

Carette Of Sark

John Oxenham

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Alpha Editions
Año de edición:
2021
Materia
Ficción moderna y contemporánea
ISBN:
9789354754951
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A tale that quietly changes hearts while painting the sea-washed streets of a British island. A romance tempered by duty, Carette of Sark invites readers into a world where courage and courtesy shape character as surely as the tides shape the shore.In Oxenham’s deft, crystal-clear prose, the island setting and Edwardian Britain ambience fuse with enduring themes of romance and virtue, social class, and personal integrity. This is a character‑driven story that rewards attention to motive and mood as much as plot, appealing to general fiction readers and classic-literature collectors alike. The book lingers where kindness, steadfastness, and quiet sacrifice meet the realities of everyday life, offering a thoughtful window into a bygone era without sacrificing immediacy or emotional pull.Rarely reissued for modern audiences, Carette of Sark carries historical resonance as a beloved public domain novel that captures the sensibilities of early twentieth‑century fiction. Its appearance now by Alpha Editions marks a moment of literary preservation: a restored treasure for today’s readers and future generations.Out of print for decades, this edition is more than a reprint-it’s a collector’s item and a cultural treasure, a gift for readers who relish nuanced character studies, seaside atmosphere, and the quiet virtues that endure.

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