Mr. Wycherly's Wards (1912)

By Lizzie Allen Harker and L. Allen Harker

Book Overview

Mr. Wycherly's Wards is a novel written by Lizzie Allen Harker and published in 1912. The story follows the lives of two young orphans, Peggy and Peter, who are taken in by their distant relative, Mr. Wycherly, after the death of their parents. Mr. Wycherly is a wealthy and eccentric old man who lives in a grand mansion in the English countryside. He is initially reluctant to take in the children, but eventually grows to love them as his own. The novel explores the themes of family, love, and the importance of home. Peggy and Peter are forced to adapt to their new surroundings and the strict rules of their guardian, but they also find joy in their new life. They make friends with the other children in the village and become involved in various adventures and mishaps. As the story progresses, Mr. Wycherly's health begins to decline, and the children must come to terms with the possibility of losing the only family they have left. The novel ultimately ends on a hopeful note, with the children finding a sense of belonging and love in their new home. Overall, Mr. Wycherly's Wards is a heartwarming and charming tale of family, love, and the importance of finding a place to call home.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: 1165691493
• ISBN13: 9781165691494
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 376 Pages
• Weight: 1.11 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"