The Reason Why

By Elinor Glyn

Book Overview

The Reason Why is a historical novel written by Elinor Glyn. The book is set in the late 1800s and follows the life of a young woman named Clarissa who is born into a wealthy British family. Clarissa is a headstrong and independent woman who is determined to find love and happiness, despite the constraints of society.As Clarissa navigates the world of high society, she falls in love with a handsome young man named Lord Harry Norland. However, their love is forbidden due to their different social statuses, and Clarissa is forced to make a difficult decision.The novel explores themes of love, class, and societal expectations. It also provides a glimpse into the lives of the British aristocracy during the late Victorian era.Overall, The Reason Why is a captivating and romantic tale that will transport readers to a different time and place.1911. Glyn, English novelist, whose best-selling romantic novels were once considered daring and slightly scandalous. The Reason Why begins: People often wondered what nation the great financier, Francis Markrute, originally sprang from. He was now a naturalized Englishman and he looked English enough. He was slight and fair, and had an immaculately groomed appearance generally-which even the best of valets cannot always produce. He wore his clothes with that quiet, unconscious air which is particularly English. He had no perceptible accent-only a deliberate way of speaking. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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: 1417907398
• ISBN13: 9781417907397
• Release Date: May 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 280 Pages
• Weight: 0.91 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"