The Peacemakers (1898) - John Strange Winter - Bog

The Peacemakers is a historical novel written by John Strange Winter and published in 1898. The book is set in the late 19th century and follows the story of two families, the Davenants and the St. Clairs, who are brought together by the marriage of their children. The Davenants are a wealthy family from London, while the St. Clairs are a farming family from the countryside.As the two families become acquainted, they discover that they have very different views on life and society. The Davenants are liberal and progressive, while the St. Clairs are traditional and conservative. Despite their differences, the families try to find common ground and come to respect each other.However, their newfound peace is threatened when a scandal rocks the community. The Davenants are accused of wrongdoing, and the St. Clairs must decide whether to stand by their new friends or side with their old beliefs.The Peacemakers is a story about the power of friendship and the importance of understanding and tolerance. It explores themes of class, politics, and morality, and offers a glimpse into the social and cultural landscape of late 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.