Roden’s Corner (1898)

Roden’s Corner (1898)

Hugh Stowell Scott

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
Materia
Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781120331748
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Roden’s Corner is a novel written by Hugh Stowell Scott and originally published in 1898. The story is set in the fictional English town of Roden’s Corner and follows the lives of its inhabitants, particularly the wealthy and influential Roden family. The novel explores themes of love, betrayal, and the consequences of one’s actions. The plot centers around the romance between the young and beautiful Lady Mary Roden and the dashing but reckless Captain George Brent. As their relationship unfolds, secrets and scandals from the past come to light, threatening to destroy the lives of those involved. The novel also delves into the lives of other characters in the town, including the ambitious lawyer Mr. Warrington, the kind-hearted Dr. Thistlewood, and the mysterious and enigmatic Mrs. Brent. Through these characters, the novel examines the complex social dynamics of a small English town in the late 19th century. Overall, Roden’s Corner is a compelling and engaging novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the lives and loves of its characters.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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