The Master Knot (1908)

By Alice Birkhead

Book Overview

The Master Knot, written by Alice Birkhead and published in 1908, is a novel that explores the themes of love, marriage, and social class. The story is set in England and follows the lives of two families, the upper-class Leightons and the middle-class Fletchers. The Leightons are wealthy and influential, while the Fletchers are struggling to make ends meet.The novel centers around the romance between the Leighton's son, Ronald, and the Fletcher's daughter, Muriel. Despite the class differences between them, Ronald and Muriel fall in love and are determined to be together. However, their families disapprove of the match and try to keep them apart.As the story unfolds, the characters must navigate the complexities of their social status and the expectations placed upon them by society. Along the way, they encounter various obstacles that test their love and commitment to each other.The Master Knot is a compelling tale of love and class struggle, exploring the challenges faced by individuals who dare to defy the social norms of their time. With its vivid characters and intricate plot, this novel is a timeless classic that continues to captivate readers today.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: 1165116685
• ISBN13: 9781165116683
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 344 Pages
• Weight: 1.01 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"