Publisher's Synopsis
The Long Straight Road is a novel written by George Horton and first published in 1902. The story is set in rural England and follows the life of a young woman named Mary Burton. Mary is the daughter of a farmer and dreams of a better life than the one she leads on her family's farm. She longs for adventure and excitement, and when a wealthy landowner named John Ashley comes to town, she sees an opportunity to escape her mundane existence.John Ashley is a charming and wealthy man who is immediately drawn to Mary. He offers her a job as his personal assistant, and Mary eagerly accepts, hoping that this will be her chance to experience the life she has always dreamed of. However, as she becomes more involved in John's life, she begins to realize that he has a dark side. He is controlling and manipulative, and Mary soon finds herself trapped in a world that she never wanted to be a part of.As the story unfolds, Mary must navigate her way through a web of deceit and betrayal as she tries to find her way back to the life she left behind. Along the way, she meets a cast of characters, including a handsome young doctor named Robert, who may be the key to her escape.The Long Straight Road is a gripping tale of love, betrayal, and redemption. It explores themes of class, gender, and power, and offers a fascinating glimpse into rural English life at the turn of the 20th century. With its vivid descriptions and memorable characters, this novel is sure to captivate readers of all ages.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.
