Widow Winpenny's Watchword (1885)

By James Jackson Wray

Book Overview

Widow Winpenny's Watchword is a novel written by James Jackson Wray and published in 1885. The story is set in the small village of Winpenny, where the titular character, a wealthy widow, resides. The novel follows the lives of the villagers and their interactions with Widow Winpenny. The main plot of the novel revolves around the mystery of a missing watch that belonged to Widow Winpenny's late husband. The watch is said to be worth a considerable sum of money, and its disappearance causes suspicion and intrigue among the villagers. As the story progresses, the reader is introduced to a cast of characters, including the village doctor, the local schoolmaster, and a young couple who are in love. Each character has their own secrets and motivations, which are revealed as the plot unfolds. Throughout the novel, Widow Winpenny is portrayed as a strong and independent woman who is respected by the villagers. She is also shown to be a generous benefactor, providing financial assistance to those in need. The novel explores themes of love, greed, and betrayal, and ultimately culminates in a dramatic and unexpected conclusion. Widow Winpenny's Watchword is a classic example of Victorian-era literature, with its focus on morality and social norms.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: 1165765152
• ISBN13: 9781165765157
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 136 Pages
• Weight: 0.42 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"