The Rented Earl (1912)

By Edward Salisbury Field

Book Overview

The Rented Earl is a novel written by Edward Salisbury Field and published in 1912. The story follows the life of a young woman named Lady Anne who is determined to save her family's estate from financial ruin. In order to do so, she decides to rent out the title of Earl to a wealthy American businessman named Jim Brentwood. As Lady Anne and Jim navigate their new roles, they begin to develop feelings for each other. However, their relationship is complicated by the fact that Jim is already engaged to another woman. Lady Anne must decide whether to pursue her feelings for Jim or to prioritize the financial stability of her family's estate.The novel explores themes of love, class, and financial responsibility in early 20th century England. It also provides insight into the societal pressures faced by women during this time period. The Rented Earl is a captivating story that offers a glimpse into the complexities of life in a bygone era.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: 1164880292
• ISBN13: 9781164880295
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 220 Pages
• Weight: 0.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"