The Wheels of Time

By Florence Louisa Barclay

Book Overview

The Wheels of Time is a novel written by Florence L. Barclay. The book follows the story of a young woman named Joan Carthew, who is left alone and penniless after her father's death. Joan is forced to find work and support herself, which leads her to become a governess for the wealthy and influential family of Sir John and Lady Susan Haldane. As Joan becomes more involved in the Haldane family's affairs, she begins to uncover secrets and scandals that threaten to tear apart their seemingly perfect lives. Along the way, Joan also finds herself falling in love with Sir John's son, Roger, who is engaged to another woman.Throughout the novel, Barclay explores themes of love, loyalty, and betrayal, as well as the challenges and opportunities faced by women in early 20th century England. The Wheels of Time is a compelling and engaging story that will keep readers turning the pages until the very end.1908. Barclay, wrote love stories that extolled the benefits of wedded bliss. The Rosary was her most popular work. The Wheels of Time begins: The doctor stood, with his hand on the doorknob, and gave a final look back into his wife's boudoir. There was nothing in that room suggestive of town or of town life and work-delicate green and white, a mossy carpet, masses of spring flowers; cool, soft, noiseless, fragrant. 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: 1162640863
• ISBN13: 9781162640860
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 90 Pages
• Weight: 0.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"