Publisher's Synopsis

Uncle Max is a novel written by Rosa Nouchette Carey, originally published in 1890. The story revolves around the life of Max Harrowby, a wealthy and kind-hearted man who takes in his orphaned niece and nephew after the death of their parents. Max is a bachelor who has never been married, and he is initially unsure of how to raise the children. However, he quickly becomes a devoted father figure to them, and they grow to love him deeply.The novel explores themes of family, love, and the importance of relationships. Max's relationship with his niece and nephew is at the heart of the story, but there are also romantic subplots involving Max and two different women. The first is a young woman named Sybil, who Max falls in love with but ultimately decides not to pursue due to their age difference. The second is a widow named Mrs. Luttrell, who Max helps to care for her own children and eventually marries.Throughout the novel, Max is portrayed as a kind, generous, and selfless man who always puts the needs of others before his own. He is a beloved figure in his community, and his love for his family and friends is unwavering. The story is a heartwarming tale of love and family, and it is sure to resonate with 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.

Book information

ISBN: 9781163635247
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Imprint: Kessinger Publishing
Pub date:
DEWEY: FIC
Language: English
Number of pages: 480
Weight: 635g
Height: 152mm
Width: 229mm
Spine width: 24mm