The History Of Sir Richard Calmady

The History of Sir Richard Calmady is a novel by Lucas Malet, first published in 1901. The book tells the story of Sir Richard Calmady, a wealthy and successful man who is haunted by a childhood accident that left him physically disabled. Despite his physical limitations, Sir Richard is determined to live life to the fullest and becomes a respected member of society.The novel is set in the late 19th century and explores themes of love, loss, and the search for meaning in life. It also delves into the complexities of human relationships, including the strained dynamic between Sir Richard and his wife, Lady Calmady.Through vivid descriptions and rich character development, Malet paints a portrait of a man struggling to come to terms with his past and find his place in the world. The History of Sir Richard Calmady is a poignant and thought-provoking work of fiction that continues to resonate with readers today.Yet when it arose, the crisis proved none the less agonising because of that foreknowledge. Two strains of feeling struggled within her. A blinding sorrow for her child, a fear of and shame at her own violence of anger. Katherine's mind was of an uncompromising honesty. She knew that her instinct had, for a space at least, been murderous. She knew that, given equal provocation, it would be murderous again.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.