Publisher's Synopsis
Septimus by William J. Locke is a novel that tells the story of a young man named Septimus Dix, who is the son of a wealthy and successful businessman. Septimus is a sensitive and artistic soul, but he struggles to find his place in the world and to live up to his father's expectations. When he falls in love with a beautiful and talented actress named Sabina Grey, he is forced to confront his own insecurities and to make difficult choices about his future. Along the way, he encounters a colorful cast of characters, including a wise old philosopher, a ruthless financier, and a charming but dangerous woman who threatens to derail his plans. Septimus is a poignant and thought-provoking novel that explores themes of love, ambition, and the search for meaning in a rapidly changing world.1909. A novel by the British author. This is one of 28 works by Locke available from Kessinger Publishing.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.
