Publisher's Synopsis
A Reaping is a novel written by Edward Frederic Benson in 1909. It is a story about the life of a young man named Richard Baldwin, who is the heir to his father's estate. Richard is a sensitive and introspective person who is struggling to find his place in the world. He has a difficult relationship with his father, who is a stern and uncompromising man. Richard's life takes a dramatic turn when he falls in love with a young woman named Mary. Mary is the daughter of a wealthy businessman, and Richard's father disapproves of the match. Despite the obstacles they face, Richard and Mary are determined to be together. The novel explores themes of love, family, and the struggle for personal identity. It is a poignant and thought-provoking work that offers a glimpse into the social mores and values of early 20th-century England.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.
