Publisher's Synopsis
The Mother of the Man is a novel written by British author Eden Phillpotts and published in 1908. The story follows the life of a woman named Hester Martin, who is the mother of a young man named William. Hester is a strong and independent woman who has had to raise her son alone after her husband left them. William grows up to be a successful businessman, but he is also selfish and cruel to those around him. Hester is torn between her love for her son and her disapproval of his behavior. As William's life spirals out of control, Hester must confront her own past and make difficult decisions about her son's future. The novel explores themes of family, love, and the consequences of one's actions. It is a poignant and thought-provoking story that delves into the complexities of motherhood and the challenges of raising a child in a changing world.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.
