Mr. Preston's Daughter (1920) - Thomas Cobb - Bog

Mr. Preston's Daughter is a novel written by Thomas Cobb and first published in 1920. The story is set in the early 20th century and revolves around the life of a young woman named Mary Preston, who is the daughter of a wealthy businessman, Mr. Preston. Mary is a beautiful and intelligent young woman who is determined to make her own way in the world, despite her father's wishes for her to marry a man of his choosing.As the story progresses, Mary finds herself drawn to a young lawyer named John Denning, who is also determined to make his own way in the world. Despite their different backgrounds, Mary and John fall in love and begin a secret romance. However, their relationship is threatened by Mr. Preston's disapproval and the interference of Mary's scheming cousin, who is determined to marry John herself.Throughout the novel, Cobb explores themes of love, class, and ambition, as well as the struggle between tradition and modernity. The characters are well-drawn and complex, and the plot is full of twists and turns that keep the reader engaged until the very end.Overall, Mr. Preston's Daughter is a compelling and well-written novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of early 20th century America. It is a must-read for fans of classic literature and anyone interested in the social and cultural history of the United States.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.