The House of Lee

By Gertrude Atherton

Book Overview

""The House of Lee"" is a novel written by Gertrude Atherton, published in 1940. The story is set in San Francisco during the early 1900s and follows the lives of the wealthy Lee family. The patriarch of the family, Hiram Lee, is a successful businessman who has built a vast fortune through his dealings in the shipping industry. The story begins with the arrival of Hiram's son, Stephen, who has returned from his studies in Europe to take over the family business. Stephen is a modern thinker who clashes with his conservative father over the direction of the company. Meanwhile, Hiram's daughter, Elinor, struggles with her own desires for independence and love in a society that expects her to marry for status rather than passion. As the story progresses, the Lee family faces a series of challenges, including financial setbacks, scandalous affairs, and tragic deaths. Through it all, they must navigate the complex social and political landscape of San Francisco, where power and influence are often wielded by those with the most money. ""The House of Lee"" is a sweeping family saga that explores themes of wealth, power, and the struggle for personal freedom. Atherton's vivid descriptions of San Francisco's high society and the Lee family's opulent lifestyle provide a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era. At the same time, the novel's exploration of the tensions between tradition and modernity, duty and desire, make it a timeless work of literature.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: 1419135376
• ISBN13: 9781419135378
• Release Date: June 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 308 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"