Bøger af Percy James Brebner

""The Testing of Olive Vaughan"" is a novel written by Percy James Brebner and published in 1909. The story revolves around the titular character, Olive Vaughan, a young woman who is orphaned at a young age and raised by her uncle, a wealthy businessman. Olive is a bright and independent young woman who longs for adventure and excitement, but her uncle is determined to mold her into a proper lady and marry her off to a wealthy suitor.When Olive's uncle dies, she is left alone and free to pursue her dreams. She travels to London and becomes involved in the suffragette movement, fighting for women's rights and social justice. Along the way, she meets a cast of colorful characters, including a handsome journalist and a wealthy socialite, and finds herself torn between her desire for love and her commitment to her cause.As Olive becomes more deeply involved in the suffragette movement, she faces increasingly dangerous challenges and risks everything to fight for what she believes in. The novel explores themes of gender, class, and social justice, and offers a compelling portrait of a young woman's journey to self-discovery and empowerment in a rapidly changing world.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.

""The Knight of the Silver Star"" is a novel written by Percy James Brebner in 1907. The story revolves around the main character, Ronald Kestrel, who is a young Englishman. Ronald is an adventurer and a romantic, and he travels to America to seek his fortune. While there, he becomes involved in a plot to steal a valuable silver star from a wealthy family. Along the way, he falls in love with the daughter of the family and must navigate the dangers of the plot while trying to win her heart. The novel is full of action, adventure, and romance, and it provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of early 20th-century America. Brebner's writing is engaging and descriptive, painting a vivid picture of the characters and their surroundings. ""The Knight of the Silver Star"" is a timeless classic that will appeal to readers of all ages and interests.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.