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The Holtoms (1877)

The Holtoms (1877)

Potter, F. Scarlett

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ISBN10: 1167042662
ISBN13: 9781167042669
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 134
Weight: 0.42
Height: 0.29 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Holtoms is a novel written by F. Scarlett Potter in 1877. The story revolves around the Holtom family, who are struggling to maintain their social status and financial stability in Victorian England. The patriarch of the family, Mr. Holtom, is a proud and stubborn man who is determined to keep up appearances despite their financial difficulties. His wife, Mrs. Holtom, is a kind-hearted and practical woman who tries to keep the family together.The novel follows the lives of the Holtom children, including the eldest daughter, Mary, who is engaged to a wealthy but unkind man named Mr. Bellingham. Mary's younger sister, Lucy, falls in love with a poor artist named Harry, causing tension within the family. Meanwhile, their brother, Jack, struggles with alcoholism and gambling.As the Holtoms face financial ruin, they are forced to make difficult decisions and confront their own flaws and prejudices. The novel explores themes of class, love, and family loyalty, and provides a vivid portrayal of Victorian society and its values.Overall, The Holtoms is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that offers a glimpse into the complexities of Victorian life. It is a must-read for fans of classic literature and historical fiction.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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