The House Of Cards (1922)

By Hannah Gartland

Book Overview

The House of Cards is a novel written by Hannah Gartland and first published in 1922. The story is set in the early 20th century and revolves around the life of a young woman named Helen who comes from a wealthy family. Helen's life is turned upside down when her father is accused of embezzlement and she is forced to leave her privileged life behind and make a new start.Helen finds herself living in a small town where she meets a group of people who are struggling to make ends meet. She becomes involved in their lives and finds herself drawn to a young man named Tom. As their relationship develops, Helen begins to see the world in a new light and realizes that there is more to life than wealth and privilege.The House of Cards is a story about love, loss, and the struggle for survival in a world that is often unforgiving. It is a powerful commentary on the social and economic conditions of the time and offers a glimpse into the lives of those who were struggling to make a living during the early part of the 20th century. The novel is a timeless classic that continues to resonate with readers today.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: 1165688182
• ISBN13: 9781165688180
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 0.99 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"