Publisher's Synopsis
The Butler Family is a novel written by Albert Wilmot Rook and published in 1901. The story revolves around the Butler family, who are struggling to maintain their social status and wealth in the face of financial difficulties. The patriarch of the family, John Butler, is a successful businessman who has built his fortune through hard work and determination. However, his health is failing, and he is forced to rely on his son, Edward, to take over the family business.Edward is a young man who is eager to prove himself to his father and the rest of the family. He is determined to succeed in the business world, but he also has a romantic side, and he falls in love with a young woman named Alice. However, their relationship is threatened by the arrival of a mysterious stranger who seems to have a hold over Edward.As the story unfolds, the Butler family faces a series of challenges, including financial difficulties, family secrets, and romantic entanglements. The novel explores themes of family loyalty, love, and the struggle to maintain one's social status in a rapidly changing world.Overall, The Butler Family is a captivating tale of a family's struggle to maintain their position in society and overcome the obstacles that stand in their way. With its richly drawn characters and compelling storyline, it is a classic work of fiction that continues to resonate with readers today.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.
