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Warwick Deeping

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Complete and unabridged, with 58 full-page plates by William Orpen, Robert Bevan and Philip de László. A woman with money of her own decides she will not marry on the usual terms, and the man who wants her has to find out what the other terms are. Deeping wrote it before the war made him famous and the argument is franker than his later books. This edition adds a gallery of 58 plates bound with the text, with paintings by Philip Wilson Steer, Philip de László, Samuel Melton Fisher and Char...

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"The King Behind The King" by Warwick Deeping is a gripping historical fiction novel that delves into the intricate power dynamics and courtly drama of medieval England. Set within the royal court, Deeping masterfully weaves a tale of ambition, loyalty, and betrayal as seen through the eyes of the king's advisor. Against the backdrop of a turbulent monarchy, readers are drawn into a world of political maneuvering and power struggles, where every decision holds the fate of the kingdom in ba...

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A gripping tale of ambition, sacrifice, and the price of success. In Roper’s Row, Warwick Deeping crafts a powerful portrait of John Roper, a young man determined to rise above his humble beginnings. From the narrow, soot-stained streets of his childhood to the rarefied halls of London’s medical elite, Roper’s journey is one of grit, intellect, and unyielding drive. But success in the competitive world of Edwardian medicine demands more than talent—it demands choices that test his integrit...

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England waits in dread of invasion. Along the wild southern shore, where smugglers run their cargoes by moonlight and the downs roll black against the sea, a brooding house upon the cliffs has become a nest of treachery. Within its walls a charming, ruthless foreign agent gathers the secrets that could open the coast to a conquering army.A headstrong young squire, chasing horse-thieves into the night, stumbles upon the house and the spirited girl held within its master’s grasp. Wha...

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Stephen Sorrell, a decorated war hero, raises his son Kit alone after Kit's mother deserts husband and child in the boy's infancy. Both his dignity and his health are damaged as he suffers under the exhausting labor and harsh treatment he receives working in a hotel. Sorrell has tricked the boy to believe his mother was dead, but when the mother shows up, wanting to re-enter the young man's life, Sorrell must make hard decisions.Sorrell and Son became and remained a bestseller from its fir...

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Warwick Deeping, Valerie Mercer

In "Sorrell and Son," Warwick Deeping crafts a poignant and richly textured narrative that explores the complexities of father-son relationships against the backdrop of early 20th-century England. The novel is celebrated for its vivid characterizations and Deeping's skillful use of descriptive language, which evokes both the physical and emotional landscapes inhabited by the characters. The story unfurls within a small English community, chronicling the life of a single father and his son ...

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The House of Adventure is Warwick Deeping's tale of a World War I soldier and his life after the war in a small French village. One of Deeping's best novels.

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Set in England in the 1920's, this story is about a father's love, devotion and sacrifice for his beloved son. Captain Sorrell returns from the war to find his wife has left him with sole responsibility for their son Kit. Despite many deprivations, Sorrell strives to ensure his son will have the education and opportunities he never had. Will his efforts pay off? The book offers captivating insights into English society between the two World Wars.

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Warwick Deeping

The Prophetic Marriage follows Tod Western from childhood innocence into the hard lessons of love, loss, and self-making. After his father William is killed, Tod and his mother Nancy are left to rebuild their lives through a photographic studio and shop, with the boy becoming her devoted helper and emotional support. As he grows, Tod's future is shaped by class pressures, money troubles, and the pull between ambition and affection, especially as his attachment to Millie threatens the caree...

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Warwick Deeping

When Denise of the Hermitage went down to draw water at the spring at the edge of the beech wood, she saw the light of a fire flashing out through the blue gloom of the April dusk. It was far away—that fire, almost on the horizon, a knot of tawny colour seen between the dark slopes of two high hills. Yet though it was so far away Denise could see the long flames moving, sometimes shooting upwards, or bending and sweeping towards the ground. Denise stood and watched these flames that waved ...

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The story centers around Bertrand, a young knight from Brittany who is devoted to the ideals of chivalry and service. Bertrand is a character of noble spirit, deeply committed to his duties as a knight and to the protection of his people. His journey through the novel is marked by a series of trials that test his courage, loyalty, and sense of justice.The plot unfolds against the backdrop of the conflict between the French crown and the independent duchies of Brittany and Normandy. Bertran...

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Warwick Deeping

"Uther and Igraine" is a retelling of the legendary story of Uther Pendragon and Igraine, characters from Arthurian legend. The novel delves into the romantic and dramatic aspects of their relationship, exploring the themes of love, power, and destiny within the context of the Arthurian mythos.The story focuses on Uther Pendragon, the legendary King of Britain, and his relationship with Igraine, the mother of King Arthur. The narrative weaves together elements of historical fiction and myt...