The Alvareda Family: A Novelette (1872)

By John Horace Savile Mexborough

Book Overview

The Alvareda Family: A Novelette (1872) is a work of fiction written by John Horace Savile Mexborough. The book tells the story of the Alvareda family, a wealthy and influential family living in Spain during the 19th century. The family is headed by Don Rafael Alvareda, a proud and stubborn man who is determined to maintain his family's status and reputation at all costs. The story revolves around the family's struggles and conflicts, including Don Rafael's relationship with his son, who he believes is not living up to his expectations, and the challenges faced by the family's women, who are forced to navigate a patriarchal society. The book is filled with vivid descriptions of the Spanish landscape and culture, and offers a glimpse into the lives of the upper class during this period. Overall, The Alvareda Family: A Novelette is a compelling tale of family, power, and tradition.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: 1164908693
• ISBN13: 9781164908692
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 306 Pages
• Weight: 0.91 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"