From Wisdom Court (1896) - Henry Seton Merriman - Bog

From Wisdom Court is a novel written by Henry Seton Merriman and published in 1896. The story is set in England and follows the lives of various characters living in the fictional town of Wisdom Court. The central character is a young woman named Sylvia Thesiger, who inherits her father's estate and becomes the mistress of Wisdom Court. Sylvia is a strong-willed and independent woman who is determined to run the estate on her own, despite the challenges she faces from the male-dominated society of the time.As the story unfolds, Sylvia finds herself at the center of a web of intrigue and deception, as various characters attempt to manipulate her for their own purposes. She is courted by two very different men, the wealthy and charming Sir Christopher Dawnay, and the brooding and mysterious Captain Francis Heron. Meanwhile, her loyal servant, John Ford, is secretly in love with her, but is unable to express his feelings due to their class differences.As the plot thickens, secrets are revealed, and Sylvia finds herself in danger as she tries to uncover the truth about the people around her. From Wisdom Court is a gripping tale of love, betrayal, and the struggle for power in a society that is rapidly changing. It is a timeless classic that continues to captivate readers today.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.