Guy Boothby

Broschiertes Buch

The Marriage of Esther

Beschreibung

Experience the romance and adventure of a bygone era in Guy Boothby's "The Marriage of Esther," a classic historical fiction novel. Set against the backdrop of the 19th century, this compelling story delves into the complexities of marriage and societal expectations. Explore a world filled with captivating characters and a strong female lead who navigates the challenges of her time. "The Marriage of Esther" offers a glimpse into a richly detailed historical landscape, where love and duty collide. Rediscover the timeless allure of this engaging novel, meticulously prepared for print republication, and immerse yourself in a world of historical intrigue and enduring passions. A thrilling blend of romance and action awaits within these pages. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Autor

Guy Newell Boothby was an Australian author and writer who lived from October 13, 1867, to February 26, 1905. He was known for writing shocking stories for variety magazines near the end of the 1800s. He mostly lived in England. He is best known for writing the Dr. Nikola series, which is about an occultist criminal mastermind who is like Fu Manchu in the Victorian era, and Pharos, the Egyptian, whlich is about Gothic Egypt, mummies' curses, and supernatural payback. He was friends with and learned from Rudyard Kipling, and George Orwell loved reading his books. Boothby was born in Adelaide to a well-known family in South Australia, which was still a British colony at the time. His grandfather, Benjamin Boothby (1803-1868), was a controversial judge of the Supreme Court of South Australia from 1853 to 1867. His father, Thomas Wilde Boothby, was a member of the South Australian Legislative Assembly for a time. Three of his uncles were important colony administrators. Boothby's mother, who was born in England and whom he looked up to, split up with his father when he was about seven years old and went back to England with their children.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 136
• Erscheinungstermin: 29. März 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 7mm
• Gewicht: 200g
• ISBN-13: 9781023383257
• ISBN-10: 102338325X
• Artikelnr.: 74019096