The Honor Of His House (1915)

by Andrew Soutar

Book Overview

The Honor of His House is a novel written by Andrew Soutar and was first published in 1915. The story is set in the early 20th century and revolves around the life of a young man named David Graham, who comes from a wealthy and respected family in Scotland. David is a talented artist and has dreams of pursuing a career in art, but his father wants him to take over the family business instead.David's father, who is a strict and traditional man, believes that the honor of their family is at stake if David chooses to pursue his passion for art. He wants David to marry a wealthy and respectable woman and to carry on the family name and legacy. David, however, is torn between his love for art and his duty to his family.As the story unfolds, David faces several challenges and obstacles that test his loyalty to his family and his own desires. He falls in love with a woman who is not from a wealthy family, and this puts him at odds with his father. David also struggles to find his place in the world as an artist and to prove to his family that he can be successful in his own way.The Honor of His House is a compelling story of family, tradition, and the pursuit of one's dreams. It explores themes of loyalty, love, and sacrifice and offers a glimpse into the social and cultural norms of early 20th-century Scotland. Overall, it is a timeless tale that will resonate with readers of all ages and backgrounds.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: 1437317103
• ISBN13: 9781437317107
• Release Date: November 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 340 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"