Bücher von Anne Warwick

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The Unknown Woman is a novel written by Anne Warwick and first published in 1912. The story follows the life of a young woman named Marjorie Linden who, after being abandoned by her mother, is raised by her strict and overbearing father. Marjorie grows up feeling unloved and unwanted, and when her father dies, she is left alone in the world with no family or friends.Desperate for a change, Marjorie decides to leave her small town and move to the city in search of a better life. There, she meets a wealthy businessman named John Haverford who takes her under his wing and helps her to establish herself in society. Marjorie is grateful for John's kindness and soon falls in love with him, but she soon discovers that he is already engaged to another woman.Heartbroken and alone once again, Marjorie is forced to confront her past and come to terms with the reality of her situation. As she struggles to find her place in the world, she must also confront the mystery of her mother's disappearance and the secrets that have been kept from her for so long.The Unknown Woman is a gripping tale of love, loss, and self-discovery that will keep readers captivated until the very end. With vivid characters and a compelling plot, Anne Warwick's novel is a timeless classic that continues to resonate with readers today.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.

The Best People is a novel written by Anne Warwick and published in 1918. The story revolves around a wealthy and influential family, the Van Degens, who are considered to be ""the best people"" in their social circle. The patriarch of the family, John Van Degen, is a powerful businessman who has built his fortune through ruthless means. His wife, Elizabeth, is a socialite who is obsessed with maintaining the family's status and reputation. The novel follows the lives of their three children: John Jr., who is expected to take over the family business; Charlotte, who is beautiful but lacks ambition; and Peggy, who is intelligent but rebellious. The story explores their relationships with each other and with the people around them, as well as their struggles to find their own identities in the shadow of their parents' expectations.As the family's secrets and scandals are revealed, the Van Degens are forced to confront the consequences of their actions and the true meaning of being ""the best people."" The novel offers a critique of the American upper class and its values, as well as a commentary on the changing social and political landscape of the early 20th century.Overall, The Best People is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that explores themes of power, wealth, family, and identity in the context of a rapidly changing society.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.