Trevethlan A Cornish Story Vol. I
Paperback
Publisher Price: $15.99
Please select the version of book you would like to purchase.
ISBN10: 9369078827
ISBN13: 9789369078820
Publisher: Double 9 Booksllp
Published: Dec 1 2024
Pages: 110
Weight: 0.30
Height: 0.26 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
ISBN13: 9789369078820
Publisher: Double 9 Booksllp
Published: Dec 1 2024
Pages: 110
Weight: 0.30
Height: 0.26 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
Trevethlan: A Cornish Story Vol. I is a historical novel set in the mid-19th century, revolving around the declining fortunes and legacy of the Trevethlan family. The story opens with the deathbed scene of Henry Trevethlan, the patriarch, who passes on a heavy responsibility to his son, Randolph. Henry urges Randolph to preserve the family's honor and legacy despite their dwindling wealth, warning him against seeking aid from their relatives, the Pendarrels. This pivotal moment instills in Randolph a sense of pride and duty, while a looming curse of poverty is cast upon him. After their father's death, Randolph and his sister, Helen, set out for London in search of opportunities to restore their family's standing. As they embark on this journey, they confront the challenges of ambition, societal expectations, and personal sacrifice. Their departure signals a turning point, as they must navigate the complexities of pride, familial duty, and social status in a rapidly changing world. It sets the stage for an exploration of how the Trevethlan siblings cope with their ambitions while staying true to their family's values, in a story that unfolds amidst historical and personal trials.
Also from
Watson, William Davy
The Lily of St. Paul's: a romance of old London. By the author of "Trevethlan" [W. D. Watson].
Watson, William Davy
Paperback
$49.94
Also in
General Fiction
Elizabeth Spencer: Novels & Stories (Loa #344): The Voice at the Back Door / The Light in the Piazza / Knights and Dragons / Stories
Spencer, Elizabeth
Hardcover
$38.00
Anniversaries, Volume 2: From a Year in the Life of Gesine Cresspahl, April 1968-August 1968
Johnson, Uwe
Paperback
From $14.99
Philip Roth: Novels 1973-1977 (Loa #165): The Great American Novel / My Life as a Man / The Professor of Desire
Roth, Philip
Hardcover
From $17.99
John Updike: Novels 1978-1984 (Loa #339): The Coup / Rabbit Is Rich / The Witches of Eastwick
Updike, John
Hardcover
$42.75
Selected Writings: Robert Musil: Young Torless, Three Women, the Perfecting of a Love, and Other Writings
Agee, Joel
Musil, Robert
Paperback
$79.43
Before Gatsby: The First Twenty-Six Stories
Baughman, Judith
Fitzgerald, F. Scott
Bruccoli, Matthew J.
Paperback
$50.74
