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The Custodian (1904)

The Custodian (1904)

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ISBN10: 1167050711
ISBN13: 9781167050718
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 378
Weight: 1.11
Height: 0.78 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Custodian is a novel written by Archibald Eyre and published in 1904. The story is set in England and revolves around the life of a young man named John Hare, who is employed as a custodian at a large estate. John is a hardworking and honest man who takes his duties very seriously, but he is also a dreamer who longs for something more in life.As John goes about his daily routine, he becomes increasingly drawn to the world of the wealthy elite who inhabit the estate. He is particularly fascinated by a young woman named Lady Mary, who he sees as the epitome of beauty and refinement. Despite the class divide between them, John finds himself falling in love with Lady Mary and dreaming of a life with her.As the story unfolds, John's dreams are put to the test when he is accused of stealing a valuable piece of jewelry from the estate. Despite his protests of innocence, John is arrested and thrown into jail. It is only through the intervention of Lady Mary and her father that John is eventually cleared of the charges and allowed to resume his position as custodian.Throughout the novel, Eyre explores themes of class, love, and justice, painting a vivid portrait of life in early 20th century England. The Custodian is a timeless story that continues to captivate 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.

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