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Roy's Repentance

- A Novel (1888)

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Roy's Repentance is a novel written by Adeline Sergeant and published in 1888. The story revolves around the life of Roy Sinclair, a young man who is born into a wealthy family and enjoys a comfortable life. However, he becomes bored with his life and starts to indulge in vices such as gambling and drinking. His actions lead to his downfall, and he loses everything he holds dear.The novel explores themes such as redemption, forgiveness, and the consequences of one's actions. It also portrays the societal norms and expectations of the time, especially concerning the role of women and their limited opportunities.As the story progresses, Roy realizes the error of his ways and seeks to make amends. He finds solace in religion and tries to make a fresh start. However, his past actions continue to haunt him, and he struggles to gain the trust and respect of those around him.Overall, Roy's Repentance is a compelling tale of a man's journey towards redemption and the challenges he faces along the way. Adeline Sergeant's writing style is engaging, and the characters are well-developed, making for an enjoyable and thought-provoking read.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:
  • 9781437262704
  • Indbinding:
  • Hardback
  • Sideantal:
  • 396
  • Udgivet:
  • 27. oktober 2008
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x25 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 748 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 11. december 2024
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Roy's Repentance is a novel written by Adeline Sergeant and published in 1888. The story revolves around the life of Roy Sinclair, a young man who is born into a wealthy family and enjoys a comfortable life. However, he becomes bored with his life and starts to indulge in vices such as gambling and drinking. His actions lead to his downfall, and he loses everything he holds dear.The novel explores themes such as redemption, forgiveness, and the consequences of one's actions. It also portrays the societal norms and expectations of the time, especially concerning the role of women and their limited opportunities.As the story progresses, Roy realizes the error of his ways and seeks to make amends. He finds solace in religion and tries to make a fresh start. However, his past actions continue to haunt him, and he struggles to gain the trust and respect of those around him.Overall, Roy's Repentance is a compelling tale of a man's journey towards redemption and the challenges he faces along the way. Adeline Sergeant's writing style is engaging, and the characters are well-developed, making for an enjoyable and thought-provoking read.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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