Publisher's Synopsis
""The Man From America: A Sentimental Comedy"" is a novel written by Mrs. Henry De La Pasture and published in 1906. The story revolves around the protagonist, John Gaymer, an American millionaire who travels to England to claim his inheritance from his late uncle. However, he finds himself caught up in a web of family secrets, social conventions, and romantic entanglements.Gaymer is a self-made man who is used to getting what he wants, but he soon realizes that he is out of his depth in the aristocratic world of his English relatives. He is particularly drawn to his cousin, Lady Mary, who is engaged to a wealthy but dull suitor. Gaymer's arrival shakes up the household, and he soon becomes embroiled in a love triangle with Lady Mary and her fianc�����.As the story unfolds, the characters navigate the complex social codes of Edwardian England, and the tension builds as Gaymer's true motives are gradually revealed. The novel is a witty and charming exploration of love, family, and class, and it offers a fascinating glimpse into the social mores of the time.Overall, ""The Man From America: A Sentimental Comedy"" is a delightful and engaging novel that will appeal to fans of romantic comedies and historical fiction. It is a timeless tale of love and intrigue that still resonates with readers today.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.
