Euston Hall: A Tale (1834)

By James Alfred Boddy

Book Overview

Euston Hall: A Tale is a novel written by James Alfred Boddy and published in 1834. The story is set in the English countryside and revolves around the wealthy and powerful Euston family, who reside in the grand Euston Hall. The main character, Sir Henry Euston, is a proud and ambitious man who is obsessed with maintaining the family's status and wealth. However, his plans are thrown into disarray when his son, Edward, falls in love with a woman from a lower social class. The novel explores themes of love, class, and ambition, and offers a glimpse into the lives of the aristocracy in 19th century England. The book is a classic example of Victorian literature and is known for its vivid descriptions of the English countryside and its portrayal of the social hierarchies of the time.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: 1164638939
• ISBN13: 9781164638933
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 190 Pages
• Weight: 0.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"