From Wisdom Court (1896)

By Henry Seton Merriman and Hugh Stowell Scott

Book Overview

From Wisdom Court is a novel written by Henry Seton Merriman and published in 1896. The story is set in London and follows the life of a wealthy businessman named Sir John Wetherby. Sir John is a successful and respected member of society, but he is also a man with a dark secret. He is haunted by the memory of a terrible mistake he made many years ago, and he fears that his past will catch up with him.As the story unfolds, Sir John's fears are realized when a young woman named Hester Wynne arrives on the scene. Hester is the daughter of a man who was wronged by Sir John in the past, and she is seeking revenge. But as Hester gets to know Sir John, she begins to question her own motives and her own sense of justice.The novel explores themes of guilt, redemption, and the power of forgiveness. It is a gripping tale of suspense and intrigue, with a cast of complex and compelling characters. From Wisdom Court is a timeless classic that continues to captivate readers more than a century after its initial publication.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: 1164653881
• ISBN13: 9781164653882
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 254 Pages
• Weight: 0.76 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"