To His Own Master: A Novel (1893)

By Alan St. Aubyn and Alan St Aubyn

Book Overview

""To His Own Master"" is a novel written by Alan St. Aubyn and published in 1893. The story revolves around the life of a young man named Richard Redgrave, who is torn between his loyalty to his family and his desire for independence. Richard is the son of a wealthy businessman who expects him to follow in his footsteps and take over the family business. However, Richard dreams of becoming an artist and pursuing his passion for painting.As Richard struggles to find his place in the world, he meets a beautiful and mysterious woman named Lady Mary, who becomes his muse and inspiration. But their relationship is complicated by Lady Mary's own secrets and the disapproval of Richard's family.Throughout the novel, Richard grapples with his own identity and the expectations placed upon him by society. He must decide whether to follow his heart and pursue his artistic dreams or to conform to his family's expectations and take over the family business.""To His Own Master"" is a thought-provoking exploration of the themes of identity, loyalty, and the pursuit of happiness. It offers a vivid portrayal of Victorian society and the challenges faced by individuals who dared to defy convention and follow their own path.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: 1165688689
• ISBN13: 9781165688685
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 342 Pages
• Weight: 1.01 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"