Not Counting The Cost (1895)

By Tasma

Book Overview

Not Counting The Cost is a novel written by Tasma, first published in 1895. The story is set in the late 19th century in Melbourne, Australia, and follows the lives of two families, the Harrisons and the Levers. The Harrisons are a wealthy family who have made their fortune through business ventures, while the Levers are a middle-class family who struggle to make ends meet.The novel explores themes of love, marriage, social class, and the consequences of greed. The story begins with the marriage of Alice Harrison to George Lever, which is initially seen as a mismatch due to their different social statuses. The couple faces financial difficulties, and George's pride prevents him from accepting help from Alice's wealthy family. As tensions rise, Alice's brother, Jack, becomes involved in the situation, and a love triangle develops between him, Alice, and George.The novel also delves into the lives of other characters, including Alice's sister, Edith, who is unhappily married to a man she does not love, and George's sister, Marion, who is in love with a man from a lower social class.Throughout the novel, the characters struggle with the consequences of their actions and decisions, and the importance of money and social status is constantly questioned. The title, Not Counting The Cost, refers to the idea that some characters are willing to sacrifice everything, including love and happiness, for the sake of financial gain.Overall, Not Counting The Cost is a thought-provoking novel that explores the complexities of human relationships and the consequences of societal expectations.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: 1120656060
• ISBN13: 9781120656063
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 482 Pages
• Weight: 1.41 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"