Tom Telfer's Shadow: A Story Of Everyday Life (1884)

By Robina Forrester Hardy

Book Overview

Tom Telfer's Shadow: A Story of Everyday Life is a novel written by Robina Forrester Hardy and first published in 1884. The story revolves around the life of Tom Telfer, a young man living in a small Scottish village. Tom is a hardworking and honest individual who is determined to make a success of his life. However, he is haunted by the shadow of his father, who was a notorious criminal.Despite his best efforts, Tom finds it difficult to escape the stigma of his father's past. He is constantly judged and ostracized by the people in his community, who see him as a reflection of his father's sins. Tom's struggle to overcome his father's legacy forms the central theme of the novel.The book also explores themes of love, family, and social class. Tom falls in love with Mary, a young woman from a wealthy family. Their relationship is complicated by the class divide between them, as well as the shadow of Tom's father. Meanwhile, Tom's relationship with his mother is strained by her refusal to acknowledge his father's wrongdoing.Overall, Tom Telfer's Shadow is a poignant and thought-provoking novel that delves into the complexities of everyday life. It is a timeless tale of redemption, forgiveness, and the enduring power of love.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: 1104510251
• ISBN13: 9781104510251
• Release Date: May 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"