Safe In The Arms Of Croesus

By Owen Wister

Book Overview

""Safe In The Arms Of Croesus"" is a novel written by Owen Wister. The book is a historical fiction set in the late 19th century and follows the story of a young American woman, Mary Ogden, who travels to Europe with her wealthy father. Mary is a strong-willed and independent woman who is determined to make her own way in the world, despite the restrictions placed on women during this time.During her travels, Mary meets and falls in love with a young British aristocrat named Lord Charles West. However, their romance is complicated by their different social statuses and the disapproval of Mary's father. As Mary struggles to navigate her feelings for Charles and her desire for independence, she becomes embroiled in a dangerous plot involving a stolen treasure and a group of ruthless criminals.Throughout the book, Wister weaves together themes of love, adventure, and the struggle for independence, set against the backdrop of a rapidly changing world. With vivid descriptions of the European landscape and a cast of compelling characters, ""Safe In The Arms Of Croesus"" is a thrilling and engaging read for fans of historical fiction.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: 116294806X
• ISBN13: 9781162948065
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 374 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"