Publisher's Synopsis
The Swept Hearth is a novel written by Amory Hare and published in 1922. The story revolves around the life of a young woman named Rosamund, who is living in the English countryside. Rosamund is a kind and gentle soul, who is devoted to her family and the people of her village.However, her life takes a dramatic turn when she falls in love with a wealthy and sophisticated man named Richard. Despite the objections of her family and friends, Rosamund marries Richard and moves to London with him.As she adjusts to her new life, Rosamund discovers that Richard is not the man she thought he was. He is cold, distant, and unfaithful, and Rosamund finds herself trapped in a loveless marriage.Desperate to escape her unhappy life, Rosamund turns to her old friend, Arthur, for comfort and support. Together, they embark on a journey of self-discovery and redemption, as they try to find happiness and meaning in their lives.The Swept Hearth is a poignant and moving novel that explores themes of love, betrayal, and redemption. It is a timeless story that will resonate with readers of all ages and backgrounds.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.