At Close Range

By Francis Hopkinson Smith

Book Overview

At Close Range is a novel written by F. Hopkinson Smith. The book tells the story of Richard Kendrick, a wealthy businessman who has everything he could ever want in life, including a beautiful wife and a successful career. However, his perfect life is shattered when he is diagnosed with a terminal illness.Determined to make the most of his remaining time, Richard sets out on a journey of self-discovery, exploring the world and meeting new people. Along the way, he meets a young woman named Dolly, who becomes his companion and confidante.As Richard's health deteriorates, he begins to question the choices he has made in life and the legacy he will leave behind. With Dolly's help, he begins to come to terms with his mortality and the importance of living in the moment.At Close Range is a poignant and thought-provoking novel that explores themes of love, loss, and the meaning of life. Smith's vivid prose and richly drawn characters make this a book that will stay with readers long after they have finished reading it.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 054846524X
• ISBN13: 9780548465240
• Release Date: September 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 284 Pages
• Weight: 0.92 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"