Publisher's Synopsis
Melbourne House is a novel by Susan Warner that was first published in 1864. The story revolves around the lives of the four Temple children - Guy, Gracie, Lilian, and Ethel - who live with their widowed mother in Melbourne House. The family is struggling financially, and the children are forced to make sacrifices to make ends meet.The novel explores the themes of family, love, and sacrifice. The children are depicted as caring and compassionate, willing to go to great lengths to help their mother and each other. The story also touches on the issue of social class, as the Temple family is of a lower social standing than some of their neighbors.As the plot progresses, the children face various challenges and obstacles, including illness, financial difficulties, and social pressures. However, through their determination and resilience, they are able to overcome these challenges and come out stronger on the other side.Overall, Melbourne House is a heartwarming tale of family love and the power of perseverance. It is a timeless classic that has resonated with readers for over a century.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.
