The Head of the House of Coombe

The Head of the House of Coombe

Frances Hodgson Burnett

16,66 €
IVA incluido
Disponible
Editorial:
Double9 Books LLP
Año de edición:
2024
ISBN:
9789362201676
16,66 €
IVA incluido
Disponible

Selecciona una librería:

  • Donde los libros
  • Librería 7artes
  • Librería Elías (Asturias)
  • Librería Kolima (Madrid)
  • Librería Proteo (Málaga)

'The Head of the House of Coombe' by Frances Hodgson Burnett is a captivating novel that immerses readers in the world of British aristocracy, filled with romance, drama, and intrigue. Set against the backdrop of London’s high society, Burnett’s masterful storytelling weaves a tale of secrets and power struggles within the elite circles of society. At the heart of the novel is the enigmatic figure of the Head of the House of Coombe, whose wealth and influence shape the lives of those around them. As secrets unravel and intrigues unfold, readers are drawn into a web of deception and betrayal that threatens to unravel the fabric of society itself. Through vivid characterizations and evocative descriptions of lavish settings, Burnett paints a vivid portrait of the social class dynamics and power struggles that define life among the British aristocracy. The novel’s exploration of wealth, power, and social status offers a compelling commentary on the complexities of human nature and the lengths to which individuals will go to protect their interests. With its richly drawn characters and gripping plot, 'The Head of the House of Coombe' stands as a timeless masterpiece of British literature, showcasing Burnett’s talent for creating captivating narratives that resonate with readers long after the final page is turned.

Artículos relacionados

Otros libros del autor

  • A Little Princess
    Frances Hodgson Burnett
    Sara Crewe is a very intelligent, polite, and creative young girl. Born to a wealthy soldier in India, Sara was brought all the way to London in Victorian-era England for a formal education. At the upscale boarding school, Sara is forced to tolerate the haughty, disdainful headmistress, Miss Minchin. It only gets worse for poor Sara Crewe when a distressing event unfolds to lea...
    Disponible

    20,23 €

  • Racketty-Packetty House
    Frances Hodgson Burnett
    Now this is the story about the doll family I liked and the doll family I didn’t. When you read it you are to remember something I am going to tell you. This is it: If you think dolls never do anything you don’t see them do, you are very much mistaken. ...
    Disponible

    14,24 €

  • Little Lord Fauntleroy
    Frances Hodgson Burnett
    In a shabby New York side street in the mid-1880s, young American Cedric Errol lives with his mother in genteel poverty after his father, Captain Errol dies. They receive a visit from Havisham, an English lawyer with a message from young Cedric’s grandfather, the Earl of Dorincourt. With the deaths of his father’s elder brothers, Cedric is now Lord Fauntleroy and heir to the Ea...
    Disponible

    28,16 €

  • The Secret Garden
    Frances Hodgson Burnett
    A beautiful story about friendship, secrets, and the human spirit, The Secret Garden tells the story of the courage of two unhappy and withering children who become determined to make their lives, and the lives of others around them, more joyful. Orphaned Mary Lennox is sent to live in her uncle’s house on the Yorkshire moors, and the house is an unhappy one. Miserable and lone...
    Disponible

    27,94 €

  • The Secret Garden
    Frances Hodgson Burnett
    backcover justified:When orphaned Mary Lennox comes to live at her uncle’s great house on the Yorkshire Moors, she finds it full of secrets. The mansion has nearly one hundred rooms, and her uncle keeps himself locked up. And at night, she hears the sound of crying down one of the long corridors.The gardens surrounding the large property are Mary’s only escape. Then, Mary disco...
    Disponible

    20,00 €

  • In the Closed Room (Esprios Classics)
    Frances Hodgson Burnett
    Frances Eliza Hodgson Burnett (24 November 1849 - 29 October 1924) was a British novelist and playwright. She is best known for the three children’s novels Little Lord Fauntleroy (published in 1885-1886), A Little Princess (1905), and The Secret Garden (1911). After her father died in 1853, when Frances was 3 years old, the family fell on straitened circumstances and in 1865 em...
    Disponible

    17,41 €