Publisher's Synopsis
At The Time Appointed is a novel written by Anna Maynard Barbour and published in 1905. The story takes place in the early 1900s and follows the life of a young woman named Ruth Thorne, who is the daughter of a wealthy businessman. Ruth is engaged to a man named Philip, but she begins to have doubts about their relationship when she meets a charismatic and mysterious man named John Jasper.As Ruth becomes more involved with John, she discovers a dark secret about his past that threatens to destroy their relationship. Meanwhile, Philip becomes increasingly jealous and possessive of Ruth, leading to a dramatic confrontation that forces Ruth to make a difficult decision about her future.The novel explores themes of love, loyalty, and betrayal, and offers a glimpse into the social and cultural norms of the early 1900s. With its engaging plot and well-drawn characters, At The Time Appointed is a compelling read that will appeal to fans of historical fiction and romance.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.