Hearts In Exile (1904) - John Oxenham - Bog

Hearts In Exile is a novel written by John Oxenham and published in 1904. The story is set in the late 19th century and revolves around the lives of two main characters, Robin Forsyth and his cousin, Damaris. Robin is a young man who is sent to South Africa to work on a farm owned by his uncle, while Damaris is a wealthy heiress who is engaged to be married to a man she does not love.As the story unfolds, Robin and Damaris meet and fall in love, but their relationship is complicated by the social and economic differences between them. Robin is a poor farmer, while Damaris is a member of the upper class. Moreover, their families are opposed to their relationship, and they face many obstacles in their quest to be together.The novel explores themes such as love, class, and social expectations. It also touches on the political and social issues of the time, including the Boer War and the tensions between the British and the Afrikaners in South Africa.Overall, Hearts In Exile is a compelling and emotional tale of love and sacrifice set against the backdrop of a 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.