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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for... Read Full Overview

"The House of Defence" by E.F. Benson offers a compelling glimpse into the social dynamics of Edwardian England. Benson, celebrated for his astute observations of character and society, crafts a narrative that explores themes of family, duty, and personal freedom. Set against... Read Full Overview

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections
such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact,
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The House of Defense is a novel written by Edward Frederic Benson and published in 1906. The story revolves around the life of a young woman named Elsie, who is forced to leave her home and live with her aunt in London after her father's death. She soon discovers that her aunt's... Read Full Overview