Back Home (1911) - Charles Phillips - Bog

Back Home is a novel written by Charles Phillips and originally published in 1911. The story takes place in England during the early 20th century and follows the life of a young man named Dick Mercer. Dick has spent the last several years living in Australia, but has recently returned to his hometown in England to reunite with his family and start a new life.Upon his return, Dick finds that many things have changed in his absence. His family is struggling financially, his childhood friends have grown up and moved on, and the town itself seems to have lost some of its charm. Despite these challenges, Dick is determined to make a new life for himself and his family.Throughout the novel, the reader follows Dick as he navigates his way through the challenges of his new life. He finds work, makes new friends, and falls in love with a local girl named Mary. However, his past in Australia comes back to haunt him when a man from his past shows up in town and threatens to expose his secrets.Back Home is a story about family, love, and the challenges of starting over. It offers a glimpse into life in England during the early 20th century, and explores themes of identity, loyalty, and the importance of staying true to oneself.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.