The Pride Of The Graftons (1909)

The Pride Of The Graftons (1909)

Priscilla Craven

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
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Ficción moderna y contemporánea
ISBN:
9781104323226
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The Pride of the Graftons is a novel written by Priscilla Craven and published in 1909. The story is set in England and revolves around the Grafton family, who are known for their wealth and social status. The protagonist of the story is a young woman named Rosamond Grafton, who is intelligent, independent, and determined to make her own way in the world.Rosamond’s father, Sir John Grafton, is a wealthy businessman who has made his fortune in the shipping industry. He is a stern and authoritarian figure who expects his children to follow in his footsteps and marry for money and social status. However, Rosamond has other ideas and is determined to marry for love, even if it means defying her father’s wishes.The novel follows Rosamond’s journey as she navigates the complexities of love and marriage in high society. She falls in love with a young man named Hugh, who is not of the same social status as her family. Despite the disapproval of her father and the challenges they face, Rosamond and Hugh are determined to be together.The Pride of the Graftons is a story about love, family, and the struggle to break free from societal expectations. It offers a glimpse into the world of the English upper class in the early 20th century, and explores the themes of class, gender, and individualism.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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