Overlook House (1920)

By Will Payne

Book Overview

Overlook House is a novel written by Will Payne and originally published in 1920. The story is set in a small town in New England and follows the life of a young woman named Nancy Wentworth. Nancy is the daughter of a wealthy businessman who owns a large estate called Overlook House. The novel explores the themes of love, family, and social class as Nancy navigates her way through the challenges of growing up in a privileged environment. She falls in love with a young man named John, who is from a lower social class, and must decide whether to follow her heart or adhere to her family's expectations.As the story unfolds, Nancy discovers secrets about her family's past and must confront the consequences of her actions. The novel also touches on the changing social and economic landscape of the early 20th century, as traditional values and ways of life are challenged by modernity.Overall, Overlook House is a captivating tale of love, family, and societal expectations that offers a glimpse into the complexities of life in early 20th century America.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: 1164932667
• ISBN13: 9781164932666
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 386 Pages
• Weight: 1.13 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"