Dust In The Balance (1896) - George Knight - Bog

Dust In The Balance is a novel written by George Knight and published in 1896. The story takes place in the late 19th century and centers around a young man named John Brown who inherits a large sum of money from his late father. With his newfound wealth, John moves to London to pursue a life of luxury and adventure. However, he soon discovers that his money cannot buy him happiness and he becomes disillusioned with his shallow lifestyle.As John struggles to find meaning in his life, he meets a young woman named Mary who works as a seamstress. Despite their different social backgrounds, John and Mary fall in love and begin a passionate romance. However, their happiness is threatened by the social norms of the time and the disapproval of John's family.As the story unfolds, John must confront his own values and decide what is truly important to him. Dust In The Balance explores themes of love, class, and the search for meaning in life. It is a poignant and thought-provoking novel that offers a window into the social and cultural landscape of Victorian England.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.