The Stucco House (1918) - Gilbert Cannan - Bog

The Stucco House is a novel written by Gilbert Cannan and originally published in 1918. The story revolves around the lives of the middle-class residents of a stucco house in a London suburb during the early 20th century. The characters include the married couple, Robert and Edith Carfax, their children, and their neighbors. The novel explores themes of love, marriage, infidelity, and social class. The Carfax's marriage is tested when Robert begins an affair with their neighbor, Mrs. Lewin, and Edith becomes involved with a younger man. The novel also delves into the lives of the other residents of the stucco house, including a spinster, a widower, and a young couple. Through the experiences of these characters, the novel portrays the complexities of human relationships and the struggles of navigating social norms and expectations. The Stucco House is a vivid portrayal of early 20th-century English society and remains a classic work of fiction.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.