Melbourne House, Volume 1 By: Susan Warner (1819-1885)
Melbourne House, Volume 1 by Susan Warner is a captivating novel that delves into the lives of the wealthy Melbourne family. Set in the 19th century, the story follows the trials and tribulations of the Melbourne siblings as they navigate love, loss, and societal expectations. Warner's writing style is engaging and draws the reader in from the very first page. The characters are well-developed and complex, each dealing with their own internal struggles and external challenges. The dynamics between the siblings are realistically portrayed, showcasing the complexities of family relationships. The setting of the novel is intricately detailed, capturing the essence of the Victorian era. From the opulent Melbourne House to the bustling streets of London, Warner paints a vivid picture of the time period, immersing the reader in a world of elaborate social customs and class distinctions. Overall, Melbourne House, Volume 1 is a compelling read that will appeal to fans of historical fiction and family dramas. Warner's storytelling prowess shines through in this novel, making it a must-read for anyone looking for a captivating and immersive literary experience. First Page: MELBOURNE HOUSE. [Illustration: THE OLD IRISH TOMB.] Melbourne House, Vol. I. MELBOURNE HOUSE. BY THE AUTHOR OF THE "WIDE, WIDE WORLD." "Even a child is known by his doings, whether his work be pure, and whether it be right." PROV. XX. 11. VOL. I. NEW YORK: ROBERT CARTER & BROTHERS, 530 BROADWAY. 1865. Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1864, by ROBERT CARTER AND BROTHERS, In the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the United States for the Southern District of New York. Stereotyped by SMITH & MCDOUGAL, 82 & 84 Beekman St. Printed by E.O. JENKINS, 20 North William St. [Transcriber's note: This edition of the novel was badly typeset in places. Many small errors missing periods, missing apostrophes, missing closing quotes have been corrected for reading ease. When the author spelled a word as 'ankle' nine times and 'ancle' twice, occurrences of 'ancle' have been corrected to 'ankle' and so forth. Other errors, such as the persistent misspelling of 'visitor' as 'visiter', have been left, as these are more likely to represent the author's convictions as to spelling.] MELBOURNE HOUSE. CHAPTER I. A little girl was coming down a flight of stairs that led up from a great hall, slowly letting her feet pause on each stair, while the light touch of her hand on the rail guided her... Continue reading book >>

Melbourne House, Volume 1 By: Susan Warner (1819-1885)

Melbourne House, Volume 1 by Susan Warner is a captivating novel that delves into the lives of the wealthy Melbourne family. Set in the 19th century, the story follows the trials and tribulations of the Melbourne siblings as they navigate love, loss, and societal expectations.

Warner's writing style is engaging and draws the reader in from the very first page. The characters are well-developed and complex, each dealing with their own internal struggles and external challenges. The dynamics between the siblings are realistically portrayed, showcasing the complexities of family relationships.

The setting of the novel is intricately detailed, capturing the essence of the Victorian era. From the opulent Melbourne House to the bustling streets of London, Warner paints a vivid picture of the time period, immersing the reader in a world of elaborate social customs and class distinctions.

Overall, Melbourne House, Volume 1 is a compelling read that will appeal to fans of historical fiction and family dramas. Warner's storytelling prowess shines through in this novel, making it a must-read for anyone looking for a captivating and immersive literary experience.

First Page:

MELBOURNE HOUSE.

[Illustration: THE OLD IRISH TOMB.]

Melbourne House, Vol. I.

MELBOURNE HOUSE.

BY THE AUTHOR OF THE "WIDE, WIDE WORLD."

"Even a child is known by his doings, whether his work be pure, and whether it be right." PROV. XX. 11.

VOL. I.

NEW YORK: ROBERT CARTER & BROTHERS, 530 BROADWAY. 1865.

Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1864, by

ROBERT CARTER AND BROTHERS,

In the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the United States for the Southern District of New York.

Stereotyped by SMITH & MCDOUGAL, 82 & 84 Beekman St.

Printed by E.O. JENKINS, 20 North William St.

[Transcriber's note: This edition of the novel was badly typeset in places. Many small errors missing periods, missing apostrophes, missing closing quotes have been corrected for reading ease. When the author spelled a word as 'ankle' nine times and 'ancle' twice, occurrences of 'ancle' have been corrected to 'ankle' and so forth. Other errors, such as the persistent misspelling of 'visitor' as 'visiter', have been left, as these are more likely to represent the author's convictions as to spelling.]

MELBOURNE HOUSE.

CHAPTER I.

A little girl was coming down a flight of stairs that led up from a great hall, slowly letting her feet pause on each stair, while the light touch of her hand on the rail guided her... Continue reading book >>

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