Publisher's Synopsis
The House Over The Way is a novel written by Alfred Wilson-Barrett and published in 1906. The story follows the lives of two families who live in houses opposite each other on a street. The first family is led by Mr. and Mrs. Brown, who have two children, Jack and Maud. The second family is led by Mr. and Mrs. Green, who have one child, a daughter named Ethel.The novel explores the relationships between the two families and their interactions with each other. The Browns and the Greens are initially friendly, but tensions arise when Jack and Ethel fall in love. Their parents disapprove of the relationship due to their different social standings, and the situation becomes more complicated when a secret from Mr. Green's past is revealed.As the story unfolds, the characters grapple with issues of class, love, and loyalty. The House Over The Way is a poignant and thought-provoking novel that offers a glimpse into the social mores of the early 20th century.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.
