The Lure Of The Manor (1920)

By Gertrude Griffiths

Book Overview

The Lure of the Manor is a novel written by Gertrude Griffiths and published in 1920. The story is set in the English countryside and revolves around the lives of the aristocratic residents of a manor house. The main protagonist is a young woman named Dorothy, who is invited to stay at the manor by her wealthy aunt. While there, she becomes enamored with the lifestyle of the upper class and the romantic allure of the manor itself. However, as she becomes more involved in their world, she discovers secrets and scandals that threaten to destroy the idyllic facade. The novel explores themes of class, love, and betrayal, and provides a glimpse into the lives of the privileged in early 20th century England.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: 1120900573
• ISBN13: 9781120900579
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"