Glenwood Manor House: A Novel (1857)

By Esther Bakewell

Book Overview

Glenwood Manor House is a novel written by Esther Bakewell and first published in 1857. The story is set in the mid-19th century and follows the lives of the wealthy and aristocratic residents of Glenwood Manor House, a grand estate in rural England. The novel explores themes of love, betrayal, and social class, as the characters navigate their relationships and the expectations of their society.The main characters include the beautiful and headstrong Lady Edith, who is engaged to the wealthy and titled Lord Reginald. However, she finds herself falling in love with the handsome and charming Captain Arthur, who is not of her social class. Meanwhile, Lord Reginald is secretly plotting to gain control of Glenwood Manor House and its vast fortune, leading to a web of deceit and betrayal.As the story unfolds, the characters must confront their own desires and the societal expectations that threaten to tear them apart. The novel offers a glimpse into the world of the English aristocracy in the mid-19th century, with its strict social hierarchies and rigid expectations of behavior.Overall, Glenwood Manor House is a captivating novel that combines romance, drama, and social commentary to create a compelling portrait of a bygone era.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: 1164891073
• ISBN13: 9781164891079
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.76 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"