A variety of work by esteemed American novelist, Robert Nathan. It includes his classic, PORTRAIT OF JENNIE, where Nathan paints his common theme of fantasy and a timeless world. The supernatural thriller, STONECLIFF, reminiscent of a Hitchcock mystery, and THE RIVER JOURNEY, a moving love story where a dying woman's last tribute to her husband is complicated by the arrival of a mysterious man who possesses wisdom and knowledge beyond the worldly realm.About the Author:Auth...

A young journalist and aspiring author MICHAEL ROBB has landed a dream assignment: to interview the renowned but reclusive author EDWARD GRANVILLE. The famous writer and his devoted wife VIRGINIA have lived for many years in isolation at their hilltop retreat on the Pacific Coast known as Stonecliff. Not long after Michael arrives, strange things begin to happen. Granville's wife disappears, and Michael meets NINA, a beautiful but mysterious young woman who seems to be the author's mistres...

Artist EBEN ADAMS has never been able to impress influential art dealer HENRY MATTHEWS with his work until he sketches a schoolgirl in Central Park named JENNIE. Eben is intrigued by her mystical quality and the way she chats about things that happened long before her time. When he sketches Jennie, the drawing conveys more emotion than anything else he has ever done, but before he can finish, Jennie vanishes. Eben searches for Jennie, and when he finds her, he notices a startling transform...

Three classics from novelist Robert Nathan that will give the reader a taste of this literary icons genius. The three novels are diverse in content and yet common themes thread them together. THE BISHOP'S WIFE is classic Nathan. A spritual fantasy. ONE MORE SPRING is Nathan's ode to the Great Depression, and his belief in mankind. SIR HENRY is a heartwarming romp during midevial times. Fantasy, love, adventure and the enduring qualities of the human spirit. ROBERT NATHAN, at his best....

Bishop HENRY BROUGHAM doesn't know how he will find a capable archdeacon to help raise money to build a "great" cathedral for his overcrowded parish. Though his beautiful wife JULIA fulfills her marital duties, their relationship has no passion. To fill the void, she heaps affectionate praise on their four-year old daughter JULIET, embarrassing the proper Bishop. Meanwhile, the Bishop prays for help, and it comes in the form of MICHAEL, a handsome goldenhaired angel, who takes the position...

Nothing has so completely stirred the imagination of the entire civilized world as the recent discovery of a civilization, lost for more than 5,000 years, of the Weans of the Great West, or Salt, Continent. Now for the first time this fascinating story of the expeditions of Kenya's greatest scientists is told—in terms comprehensible to the general reader.Who were these Weans, whose eastern coast was guarded by a ferocious giantess, who worshipped (among others) a root deity and danc...

Robert Nathan's Jonah is a subtle modern reimagining of the biblical prophet, shaped less as strict retelling than as reflective literary fable. Nathan brings to the ancient narrative his characteristic blend of fantasy, irony, and moral seriousness, turning Jonah's flight, resistance, and confrontation with divine purpose into a meditation on conscience, freedom, and grace. Written in lucid, elegant prose, the novel belongs to the twentieth-century tradition of spiritually inflected ficti...

In "Autumn," readers are likely immersed in a narrative that explores themes of change, reflection, and the passage of time, which are often associated with the autumn season. The novel may follow the lives of various characters as they navigate personal relationships, inner struggles, and the shifting dynamics of their environment during this evocative time of year.Robert Nathan's writing style is known for its lyrical beauty and introspective depth, inviting readers to contemplate the co...

Our NARRATOR is a middle-aged bachelor who leads a simple but contented life. He enjoys his long summers spent on Cape Cod. Having long since abandoned the “deeper feelings” of youth, his solitary life is altered when JOHANNA, a lonely teenage girl, is sent to care for him during a sudden illness. Johanna is a timid and utterly lonely orphan, sent to live with her relatives on a temporary basis. She blossoms under the tutelage of our narrator, learning for the first time about friendship, ...

College history professor ROBERT WHITTLE believes the world is coming to an end, even though his devoted wife AMANDA and young daughter LUCINDA don't take much stock in his prediction. Consumed by his depressing prophecy, Mr. Whittle is suddenly distracted by the alarmingly beautiful PENELOPE ANDREWS, a student who turns heads wherever she goes. Penelope enjoys the affections of her boyfriend, fellow student MARVIN GREENE, but it's apparent that Marvin is growing restless of his first love...

In "Autumn," Robert Nathan crafts a poignant narrative that delves into themes of love, loss, and the passage of time, interwoven with lyrical prose that evokes the changing seasons both literally and metaphorically. Set against the backdrop of idyllic New England, the story explores the transient nature of human relationships through a rich tapestry of characters whose lives cross paths in moments of introspection and heartache. Nathan's literary style evokes a blend of romanticism and re...

They Went On Together, first published in 1941, is a moving novel of a mother and her two young children, Paul and Marie Rose, ages 11 and 4, as they flee the advancing German army during the early days of World War II in France. The family meets and befriends a young girl, Sylvie, who has no family. During a bombing raid, Paul and Sylvie are separated from the family and struggle to survive on their own while Paul's mother searches desperately for them. They Went On T...