The House Of Hawley (1905)

By Elmore Elliott Peake

Book Overview

The House of Hawley is a novel written by Elmore Elliott Peake and published in 1905. The story is set in the early 19th century and follows the lives of the Hawley family, a wealthy and influential family residing in a grand mansion in New York City. The patriarch of the family, John Hawley, is a successful businessman who has amassed a great fortune through his various ventures. However, his success has also brought him enemies, including a rival businessman who seeks to destroy him.The novel explores the complex relationships within the Hawley family and the challenges they face as they navigate the changing social and economic landscape of the time. John's son, Robert, struggles to find his place in the world and rebels against his father's expectations. Meanwhile, John's daughter, Alice, falls in love with a man from a lower social class, causing tension within the family.As the plot unfolds, secrets are revealed, betrayals are uncovered, and the family must come together to face their enemies and protect their legacy. The House of Hawley is a captivating tale of power, love, and family, set against the backdrop of a rapidly changing America.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: 1437319254
• ISBN13: 9781437319255
• Release Date: November 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 356 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"