Henry Dunbar V1

The Story Of An Outcast (1864)

von Mary Elizabeth Braddon

316 Seiten, Taschenbuch

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Henry Dunbar V1: The Story Of An Outcast is a novel written by Mary Elizabeth Braddon and published in 1864. The story follows the life of Henry Dunbar, a wealthy businessman who disappears while on a business trip to Australia. After his disappearance, his wife and children are left to fend for themselves, and they soon become destitute.The novel then focuses on the life of Henry Dunbar's illegitimate son, George, who is forced to leave his mother's home and make his way in the world. George is determined to find out what happened to his father and clear his name, as he has been accused of his father's murder.As George sets out on his quest, he encounters a variety of characters, including a beautiful and mysterious woman named Laura, who becomes his ally in his search for the truth. Along the way, George must navigate the treacherous world of business and politics, as well as confront his own demons and inner turmoil.The novel is a gripping tale of mystery, intrigue, and betrayal, and it explores themes of family, loyalty, and the corrupting influence of power. Braddon's vivid descriptions and complex characters make for a compelling read, and the book is considered a classic of Victorian literature.In Three Volumes.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.

• Themen: Belletristik Allgemein, nicht nach Genre
• ISBN: 9781436868570
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 29.06.2008
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC