The Custodian (1904)

By Archibald Eyre

Book Overview

""The Custodian"" is a novel written by Archibald Eyre and first published in 1904. The story revolves around the character of John Leaver, a man who has been appointed as the custodian of a large estate in the English countryside. Leaver takes his job seriously and becomes deeply involved in the affairs of the estate, including the lives of the people who live and work there. However, his dedication to his work is tested when he falls in love with the daughter of the estate's owner, a woman who is already engaged to another man. As Leaver tries to navigate his feelings and his duties, he becomes embroiled in a series of conflicts and scandals that threaten to upend the peaceful existence of the estate. ""The Custodian"" is a compelling exploration of duty, love, and the complexities of life in the early 20th century.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: 1120755751
• ISBN13: 9781120755759
• Release Date: December 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 378 Pages
• Weight: 1.11 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"