Publisher's Synopsis
Love and Luck: The Story of a Summer's Loitering on the Great South Bay is a novel written by Robert Barnwell Roosevelt and published in 1886. The book is a romantic tale set in the late 19th century, in which the protagonist, a young man named Paul, spends a summer on the Great South Bay in Long Island, New York. During his stay, Paul falls in love with a young woman named Edith, who is visiting the area with her family. The two begin a romance that is complicated by various obstacles, including the disapproval of Edith's father and the interference of a rival suitor. As the summer progresses, Paul and Edith's relationship deepens, but they continue to face challenges that threaten to keep them apart. Despite these obstacles, the couple remains determined to be together, and the book culminates in a dramatic and satisfying conclusion.Throughout the novel, Roosevelt paints a vivid picture of life on the Great South Bay, capturing the natural beauty of the area and the rhythms of daily life in a small coastal community. Love and Luck is a charming and engaging story that offers readers a glimpse into a bygone era, and a timeless tale of love and perseverance.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.
