Librería Samer Atenea
Librería Aciertas (Toledo)
Kálamo Books
Librería Perelló (Valencia)
Librería Elías (Asturias)
Donde los libros
Librería Kolima (Madrid)
Librería Proteo (Málaga)
The Upper Room is a novel written by John Watson and originally published in 1898. The story is set in Scotland and follows the life of David Angus, a young man who inherits a small fortune and decides to devote his life to helping others. David becomes a tenant in a tenement building and opens up his home, the upper room, to the less fortunate members of his community. He provides them with food, shelter, and a place to gather and share their stories. As David’s reputation grows, he attracts the attention of a wealthy philanthropist who offers to fund his efforts. However, David soon realizes that the philanthropist’s intentions are not entirely pure and he must navigate the complex world of charity and politics to protect his community. Along the way, David falls in love with a young woman named Janet and must balance his desire for a personal life with his commitment to helping others.The Upper Room is a heartwarming story about the power of community and the importance of giving back. It explores themes of poverty, social class, and the role of charity in society. The novel has been praised for its realistic portrayal of life in a tenement building and its nuanced 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.
