Publisher's Synopsis
The Honor of the House is a novel written by Mrs. Hugh Fraser and published in 1913. The story is set in England and follows the lives of two families, the Maitlands and the Stuarts. The Maitlands are a wealthy and respected family with a long and proud history, while the Stuarts are a newer family with less prestige. The two families become intertwined when the eldest Maitland son, George, falls in love with the eldest Stuart daughter, Mary.As the story unfolds, we see the two families struggle with their own personal dramas and conflicts, while also dealing with the tensions that arise from the relationship between George and Mary. The Maitlands are faced with financial troubles and the threat of losing their estate, while the Stuarts must navigate the social and class barriers that come with their lower status.Throughout the novel, the themes of honor, loyalty, and family are explored. The characters are forced to make difficult choices and face the consequences of their actions. The story culminates in a dramatic finale, where the honor of the house is put to the ultimate test.Overall, The Honor of the House is a gripping tale of love, family, and the struggle to maintain one's honor in the face of adversity. It is a classic example of early 20th-century English literature and remains a beloved novel to this day.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.
