Publisher's Synopsis
Ballarat Bob's Romance is a novel written by Peter B. Kyne. The story revolves around the life of a man named Bob who lives in Ballarat, a small mining town in California. Bob is a hardworking and honest man who is deeply in love with his childhood sweetheart, Mary. However, Mary is engaged to a wealthy man named George, who is also the owner of the local mine.Despite the odds, Bob does not give up on his love for Mary and tries to win her heart. He works tirelessly to earn enough money to buy her a house and provide for her. Bob's determination and loyalty to Mary are tested when he is falsely accused of a crime and sent to prison.While in prison, Bob meets a fellow inmate who teaches him valuable life lessons and helps him become a better person. When Bob is released from prison, he continues to pursue Mary and faces many obstacles along the way.The novel is a heartwarming story of love, perseverance, and redemption. It portrays the struggles and challenges faced by working-class people in a small town and how they overcome them with determination and grit. The characters are well-developed, and the plot is engaging, making it a must-read for anyone who enjoys a good romance novel.THIS 42 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: The Parson of Panamint and Other Stories, by Peter B. Kyne. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 141791453X.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.
