Publisher's Synopsis
""The Guinea Stamp: A Tale of Modern Glasgow"" is a novel written by Annie S. Swan and published in 1892. The story is set in the bustling city of Glasgow, Scotland, during the late 19th century. The main character is a young woman named Janet, who works as a seamstress and lives with her mother and younger brother in a small apartment. Despite their poverty, Janet and her family are determined to make a better life for themselves.One day, Janet receives a mysterious letter containing a guinea stamp, which is a rare and valuable collectible. The letter promises that if she can find more stamps like it, she will be rewarded with a large sum of money. Janet becomes obsessed with finding more guinea stamps and begins to neglect her work and her family. She joins a group of stamp collectors and becomes embroiled in a world of greed and deceit.As Janet's obsession with the guinea stamps grows, she begins to lose touch with reality. She becomes paranoid and suspicious of everyone around her, including her own family. Her behavior becomes increasingly erratic and dangerous, leading to a dramatic climax that will change her life forever.""The Guinea Stamp"" is a cautionary tale about the dangers of greed and obsession. It explores themes of poverty, class, and the corrupting influence of money. The novel is also a vivid portrayal of life in Glasgow during the late 19th century, with its bustling streets, crowded tenements, and vibrant culture. Overall, ""The Guinea Stamp"" is a gripping and thought-provoking novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era.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.
