The Lion's Mouth (1870)

By William Pryce Pinchard

Book Overview

The Lion's Mouth is a novel written by William Pryce Pinchard and published in 1870. The story is set in the mid-nineteenth century and revolves around the life of a young man named John Penrose. John is an orphan who has been raised by his uncle, a wealthy businessman who expects him to follow in his footsteps and become a successful merchant.However, John has other plans. He is passionate about literature and dreams of becoming a writer. Despite his uncle's disapproval, John pursues his passion and starts writing a novel. His uncle's business, however, gets into trouble, and John is forced to leave his studies and take over the family business.As John struggles to keep the business afloat, he faces numerous challenges and setbacks. He also falls in love with his cousin, Mary, who is engaged to another man. John's life takes a dramatic turn when he is accused of embezzlement and is forced to flee the country.The Lion's Mouth is a gripping tale of love, betrayal, and redemption. It explores the themes of ambition, family, and the pursuit of happiness. Pinchard's writing is engaging and vivid, and he creates a cast of memorable characters that readers will root for. The novel is a must-read for anyone who enjoys historical fiction and classic 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: 1120898552
• ISBN13: 9781120898555
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 68 Pages
• Weight: 0.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"