Their Son, The Necklace (1919)

Their Son, The Necklace is a novel written by Eduardo Zamacois and originally published in 1919. The story revolves around a wealthy couple, the Delmas, who have a son named Pierre. Pierre is a talented artist who is deeply in love with a woman named Marguerite. However, Marguerite comes from a lower social class and the Delmas family disapproves of their relationship.One day, Marguerite loses a valuable necklace that was given to her by Pierre. The Delmas family, who are unaware of the relationship between Pierre and Marguerite, find the necklace and assume that it belongs to their son. They are thrilled at the idea of their son being able to afford such a valuable piece of jewelry and decide to use it to impress their wealthy friends.Meanwhile, Pierre is devastated by the loss of the necklace and becomes increasingly withdrawn. He is also struggling with his art, feeling uninspired and frustrated. As the Delmas family continues to bask in the admiration of their friends, Pierre’s mental state deteriorates further and he becomes increasingly distant from his family.The novel explores themes of class, love, and the destructive power of secrets. It is a poignant and moving story that delves into the complexities of human relationships and the ways in which our actions can have far-reaching consequences. Zamacois’s writing is beautifully crafted, with vivid descriptions and a deep understanding of human psychology. Overall, Their Son, The Necklace is a timeless classic that continues to resonate with readers today.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.