Publisher's Synopsis
The Son of Wallingford is a novel written by George Randolph Chester and published in 1921. The story revolves around the life of a young man named Dick Minot, who is the son of a wealthy businessman in Wallingford. Despite his privileged upbringing, Dick is a restless and adventurous soul who longs to break free from the confines of his sheltered life and experience the world.As the story unfolds, Dick embarks on a series of misadventures that take him from Wallingford to New York City and beyond. Along the way, he falls in love with a beautiful young woman named Elizabeth Wheeler and becomes embroiled in a complex web of deceit and intrigue.The Son of Wallingford is a classic coming-of-age tale that explores the themes of love, ambition, and self-discovery. It is a vivid portrait of a bygone era, capturing the spirit of the Roaring Twenties and the excitement of a young man's journey into adulthood. With its engaging characters, richly detailed settings, and compelling storyline, this novel is a timeless masterpiece of American literature.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.
