Life's Chance (1912)

By George Henry Somerset Walpole and G. H. S. (George Henry Somerset) Walpole

Book Overview

Life's Chance is a novel written by George Henry Somerset Walpole and published in 1912. The story revolves around the life of a young man named George, who is born into a wealthy family but struggles to find his place in the world. George is a dreamer and a romantic, but his father expects him to follow in his footsteps and become a successful businessman.As George grows up, he becomes disillusioned with his privileged life and begins to question the values of his family and society. He falls in love with a woman named Edith, who shares his ideals and encourages him to pursue his dreams. Together, they embark on a journey of self-discovery and adventure, traveling to exotic locations and meeting a cast of colorful characters.However, their happiness is short-lived as they are forced to confront the harsh realities of life. George is betrayed by a friend and loses his fortune, while Edith falls ill and dies. Devastated by these setbacks, George must find the strength to start over and rebuild his life.Life's Chance is a poignant and thought-provoking novel that explores themes of love, loss, and the search for meaning in a rapidly changing world. It is a timeless tale that continues to resonate with readers today.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: 1120316359
• ISBN13: 9781120316356
• Release Date: October 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 220 Pages
• Weight: 0.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"