Publisher's Synopsis
The Widower is a novel written by W. E. Norris and published in 1912. The story revolves around the life of a widower named Sir John Ferringhall, who is a wealthy and respected member of the British aristocracy. Sir John is a devoted father to his young daughter, but since the death of his wife, he has become increasingly isolated and lonely. One day, he meets a beautiful and vivacious young woman named Lady Mary Haviland, and they quickly fall in love. However, their relationship is complicated by the fact that Lady Mary is already engaged to another man, and Sir John must navigate the delicate balance of his feelings for her and his sense of duty to his family and society. As the story unfolds, Sir John must confront his own fears and insecurities, as well as the expectations of those around him, in order to find happiness and fulfillment in his life. The novel is a poignant exploration of love, loss, and the complexities of human relationships, set against the backdrop of the Edwardian era in England.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.
