Is This Your Son, My Lord? A Novel (1892)

By Helen Hamilton Gardener

Book Overview

Is This Your Son, My Lord? is a novel written by Helen Hamilton Gardener and published in 1892. The story revolves around the character of Lord Dawton, a wealthy and influential man who becomes embroiled in a scandal when a young boy is found on his doorstep claiming to be his illegitimate son. The boy's mother, a former actress, had a brief affair with Lord Dawton years earlier, and now he must confront the consequences of his actions. As the story unfolds, Lord Dawton must navigate the complexities of Victorian society, including the expectations of his peers, the legal system, and his own conscience. The novel explores themes of class, gender, and morality, and provides a fascinating glimpse into the social mores of the era. Overall, Is This Your Son, My Lord? is a thought-provoking and engaging read that will appeal to fans of historical fiction and classic literature.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: 1164899643
• ISBN13: 9781164899648
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 278 Pages
• Weight: 0.83 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"