The Shadow Of A Life (1888)

By J. Lawrence Hornibrook

Book Overview

""The Shadow of a Life"" is a novel written by John Laurence Hornibrook and originally published in 1888. The story follows the life of a young man named Richard Murray, who grows up in poverty and struggles to make a name for himself in the world. Along the way, he falls in love with a woman named Edith, but their relationship is complicated by the fact that she is already engaged to another man.As Richard tries to build a career and establish himself, he is haunted by the shadow of his past and the mistakes he has made. He must confront his own demons and learn to overcome his fears and insecurities in order to find true happiness and fulfillment in life.Set against the backdrop of Victorian England, ""The Shadow of a Life"" is a compelling tale of love, ambition, and self-discovery. With vivid descriptions of the era and richly drawn characters, Hornibrook's novel offers a fascinating glimpse into the social and cultural mores of the time, as well as an inspiring message about the power of perseverance and personal growth.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: 1164888218
• ISBN13: 9781164888215
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 244 Pages
• Weight: 0.73 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"