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 British author George Henry Somerset Walpole and originally published in 1912. The story follows the life of a young man named Richard Larch, who is born into a wealthy family but is orphaned at a young age. Despite his privileged upbringing, Richard is determined to make his own way in the world and sets out on a journey of self-discovery.As he navigates the challenges and opportunities of life, Richard encounters a variety of characters, from aristocrats and artists to criminals and working-class individuals. Along the way, he falls in love with a young woman named Dora, but their relationship is complicated by societal expectations and the class divide.Throughout the novel, Walpole explores themes of class, ambition, love, and the pursuit of happiness. He also offers a commentary on the social and economic conditions of early 20th century Britain, highlighting the struggles faced by those who were not born into privilege.Overall, Life's Chance is a thought-provoking and engaging novel that offers a glimpse into the complexities of life and society during a time of great change and upheaval.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: 1166593886
• ISBN13: 9781166593889
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 220 Pages
• Weight: 0.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"