Publisher's Synopsis
The Effinghams V1: Or Home As I Found It is a novel written by Frederick Jackson. The book is the first volume in a series that tells the story of the Effingham family. The novel is set in the 19th century and revolves around the life of the protagonist, John Effingham. John is a wealthy and educated man who returns to his family home after spending many years abroad. He finds that his family's estate has fallen into disrepair and that his relatives have become selfish and materialistic.As John tries to restore the estate to its former glory, he also tries to bring his family back to their former values. He faces many challenges as he tries to convince his family to change their ways and embrace a simpler and more meaningful way of life. Along the way, John falls in love with a young woman named Eve, but their relationship is threatened by the disapproval of John's family.The Effinghams V1: Or Home As I Found It is a novel that explores themes of family, love, and the struggle to find meaning in life. It is a story that is both entertaining and thought-provoking, and it is sure to captivate readers who enjoy historical fiction and romance novels.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.
