The Absent Man (1857)

By Cornelius Webbe

Book Overview

The Absent Man is a novel written by Cornelius Webbe and originally published in 1857. The story revolves around the life of a young woman named Marion, who is left alone to manage her father's estate after he dies. Marion's father had a business partner named Mr. Blythe, who has been absent for many years. Marion is curious about Blythe's whereabouts and starts to investigate. In her quest to find Blythe, Marion discovers a dark secret that threatens to destroy her family's reputation. The novel explores themes of love, betrayal, and redemption, as Marion tries to navigate the complexities of her situation. The Absent Man is a classic Victorian novel that offers a window into the social and cultural mores of the era.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: 1437295509
• ISBN13: 9781437295504
• Release Date: November 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 228 Pages
• Weight: 0.68 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"