Beckwiths (1891)

The Beckwiths is a novel written by Paul Beckwith and first published in 1891. It tells the story of the Beckwith family, a wealthy and influential family living in Victorian England. The patriarch of the family, Sir John Beckwith, is a successful businessman and politician who has built his fortune through shrewd investments and political connections.The novel follows the lives of Sir John's children, including his son and heir, Edward, and his daughter, Mary. Edward is a charming and handsome young man who is expected to follow in his father's footsteps and take over the family business. Mary, on the other hand, is a rebellious young woman who resents the strict social conventions of Victorian society and longs for a life of freedom and adventure.As the story unfolds, the Beckwith family is faced with a series of challenges and crises that threaten to tear them apart. Edward becomes embroiled in a scandal that threatens to ruin the family's reputation, while Mary falls in love with a young artist who is considered unsuitable by her family.Throughout the novel, Paul Beckwith explores themes of family, love, and social class, painting a vivid portrait of Victorian England and the complex relationships that exist within families and society as a whole. The Beckwiths is a timeless classic that continues to captivate readers today with its compelling characters and richly detailed setting.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.