The House Of Hawley (1905)

By Elmore Elliott Peake

Book Overview

The House of Hawley is a novel written by Elmore Elliott Peake and first published in 1905. The story is set in the late 19th century and revolves around the life of a wealthy family, the Hawleys. The patriarch of the family, John Hawley, is a self-made man who has built his fortune through hard work and business acumen. He is a stern and authoritarian figure who expects his family to maintain a certain level of decorum and adherence to tradition.The novel follows the lives of John Hawley's children, particularly his son, Richard, who is the heir to the family fortune. Richard is a restless and ambitious young man who is eager to make his mark in the world. He is torn between his desire to break free from his father's shadow and his duty to uphold the family legacy.As the story unfolds, the reader is introduced to a cast of characters who each have their own motivations and desires. There is Richard's love interest, Marion, who comes from a less privileged background and is viewed with suspicion by John Hawley. There is also the family's lawyer, Mr. Bannister, who harbors a secret that could threaten the Hawley's reputation and fortune.The House of Hawley is a novel that explores themes of family, tradition, ambition, and the tension between the old and the new. It is a story of love, betrayal, and the struggle for power and control. With its vivid characters and intricate plot, it is a classic work of American literature that continues to captivate readers over a century after its initial publication.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: 1165118114
• ISBN13: 9781165118113
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 354 Pages
• Weight: 1.04 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"