The House On The Hudson (1903)

""The House On The Hudson"" is a novel written by Frances Powell in 1903. The story is set in the late 19th century and revolves around the lives of two families who live in neighboring houses on the Hudson River. The wealthy and influential Van Cortlandt family live in a grand mansion, while the less affluent and hardworking Davenant family live in a modest cottage.The Van Cortlandt family consists of the patriarch, his wife, and their two daughters, one of whom is engaged to a young lawyer. The Davenant family comprises of the mother, her two sons, and a daughter. The eldest son, Tom, is a struggling artist, while the youngest, Jack, is a hardworking clerk. The daughter, Nellie, is a spirited young woman who catches the eye of the Van Cortlandt's lawyer.As the story unfolds, the two families become intertwined through various events, including a tragic accident and a scandalous affair. The novel explores themes of social class, love, betrayal, and redemption. It also highlights the stark differences between the privileged and the working class during the turn of the century.Overall, ""The House On The Hudson"" is a captivating tale of two families from different worlds, brought together by fate and the complexities of human relationships.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.