Publisher's Synopsis
The House of Lee is a novel written by Gertrude Atherton. The story is set in San Francisco during the late 19th century and revolves around the Lee family, who are wealthy and influential in the city. The patriarch of the family, John Lee, is a self-made man who has built his fortune through shrewd business deals and investments. He is also a traditionalist who values family above all else and is determined to maintain the status and reputation of the Lee name.The novel follows the lives of John Lee's children, particularly his daughter, Alice, who is rebellious and independent. Alice defies her father's expectations by pursuing a career as an artist and rejecting the traditional role of a wealthy society woman. She also falls in love with a man who is considered unsuitable by her family, causing tension and conflict within the Lee household.As the story unfolds, secrets from the past are revealed, including a scandalous affair that threatens to destroy the Lee family's reputation. The novel explores themes of family, tradition, love, and betrayal, and provides a glimpse into the social and cultural norms of San Francisco's upper class during the late 19th century.Overall, The House of Lee is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that offers a fascinating look at a bygone era and the complexities of family dynamics.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.
