Out Of Harness (1854)

By William à Beckett

Book Overview

Out of Harness is a novel written by William A' Beckett and first published in 1854. The story revolves around the lives of two young men, Frank and George, who are cousins and best friends. Frank is a successful lawyer and George is a struggling artist. The two friends are in love with the same woman, Clara, but she is engaged to Frank.As the story unfolds, the reader is taken on a journey through the lives of the three main characters, as well as the supporting cast of family and friends. The novel explores themes of love, loyalty, betrayal, and the struggle between duty and desire.The title, Out of Harness, refers to the idea of being free from the constraints of society and expectations. The characters in the novel are all trying to find their place in the world and to break free from the expectations that have been placed upon them.Overall, Out of Harness is a compelling novel that offers a glimpse into the lives of Victorian society. It is a story of love and friendship, of duty and desire, and of the struggle to find one's place in the world.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: 1163885290
• ISBN13: 9781163885291
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 104 Pages
• Weight: 0.33 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"