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Max

- A Novel (1909)

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Max: A Novel is a work of fiction written by Katherine Cecil Thurston and published in 1909. The book tells the story of Max Harrowby, a young man who inherits a large estate in England after the death of his father. Max is a complex character who struggles to come to terms with his new responsibilities and the expectations of his society. He is torn between his desire to live a carefree life and his sense of duty to his family and estate. Along the way, Max falls in love with a woman named Lady Ursula Glynde, but their relationship is complicated by the social expectations of the time. The novel explores themes of love, duty, and class, and provides a vivid portrait of English society at the turn of the 20th century. Thurston's writing is engaging and her characters are well-drawn, making Max: A Novel a compelling read for fans of historical fiction and romance.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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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781120825124
  • Indbinding:
  • Hardback
  • Sideantal:
  • 338
  • Udgivet:
  • 7. december 2009
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x22 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 662 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 2. december 2024
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Max: A Novel is a work of fiction written by Katherine Cecil Thurston and published in 1909. The book tells the story of Max Harrowby, a young man who inherits a large estate in England after the death of his father. Max is a complex character who struggles to come to terms with his new responsibilities and the expectations of his society. He is torn between his desire to live a carefree life and his sense of duty to his family and estate. Along the way, Max falls in love with a woman named Lady Ursula Glynde, but their relationship is complicated by the social expectations of the time. The novel explores themes of love, duty, and class, and provides a vivid portrait of English society at the turn of the 20th century. Thurston's writing is engaging and her characters are well-drawn, making Max: A Novel a compelling read for fans of historical fiction and romance.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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