The Strange Story Of My Life, The Colonel's Daughter: A Novel (1897)
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ISBN10: 1166040887
ISBN13: 9781166040888
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 268
Weight: 0.80
Height: 0.56 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781166040888
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 268
Weight: 0.80
Height: 0.56 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Strange Story of My Life, The Colonel's Daughter is a novel written by John Strange Winter and first published in 1897. The book is a captivating tale of love, loss, and redemption that follows the life of the protagonist, a young woman named Mary, who is the daughter of a colonel. The story begins with Mary's childhood and her idyllic life in the countryside. However, her world is turned upside down when her father dies and she is forced to move to London with her mother. In the city, Mary struggles to adapt to her new surroundings and finds herself caught up in a web of deceit and betrayal.As Mary navigates the complexities of London society, she meets a young man named Arthur who becomes her confidant and friend. Together, they embark on a journey of self-discovery and uncover dark secrets about Mary's past that threaten to destroy her future.Throughout the novel, Winter weaves a rich tapestry of characters and settings, from the glittering ballrooms of high society to the seedy backstreets of London's underworld. The story is a powerful exploration of the human condition, with themes of love, loss, and redemption that are as relevant today as they were over a century ago.Overall, The Strange Story of My Life, The Colonel's Daughter is a timeless classic that will captivate readers with its compelling characters, vivid descriptions, and unforgettable story.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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