Publisher's Synopsis
The Dwelling Place of Light is a novel by Winston Churchill, published in 1917. The story is set in the early 1900s in a small town in New Hampshire. The protagonist, Robert Grant, is a successful businessman who returns to his hometown after many years of living in the city. He is determined to build a new factory in the town, but he faces opposition from the conservative townspeople who are suspicious of outsiders and afraid of change.As Robert tries to win over the townspeople, he falls in love with Hope, the daughter of a local farmer. However, their relationship is complicated by the fact that Hope is engaged to a young man who is fighting in World War I.The novel explores themes of love, community, and progress. Churchill portrays the tension between tradition and modernity, and the challenges faced by those who try to bring change to a small town. The Dwelling Place of Light is also a poignant reflection on the impact of war on individuals and communities.Overall, The Dwelling Place of Light is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that showcases Churchill's skill as a storyteller and his deep understanding of human nature.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.
