The Honour of His House

Name: The Honour of His House
Author: Fred M. White

The story follows the fortunes of the wealthy and influential family of Sir John Davenant, a baronet of ancient lineage. Sir John is a proud and haughty man, and his family is equally proud of their heritage. But when Sir John's son, Arthur, falls in love with a young woman of humble origins, Sir John is determined to prevent the union. Arthur and his beloved, Mary, are determined to be together, and they enlist the help of Sir John's daughter, Lady Agnes, to help them. Lady Agnes is a strong-willed and independent woman, and she is determined to help her brother and his beloved. The Honour of His House is a story of love, loyalty, and family honour. It is a classic tale of the power of love to overcome social barriers and the strength of family ties.

By Fred M. White · First published 1920 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Romance, Mystery · 36 chapters · 74,421 words

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The mists rolled back discreetly, the pearly curtain lifted demurely, as if conscious of the splendour that it concealed, then the turrets of Borne Abbey raised their carved pinnacles into the blue of the summer morning. The long white mantle folded itself slowly backward, and the house stood in view like some perfect picture with the great sweep of its famous beech trees behind. Where a moment before there had been nothing visible but the thin grey envelope of the mist and dew, stood now a long, low house, a miracle of cunning architecture, stained to a fine red-brown by the deft hand of the passing centuries. For this you cannot buy or manufacture, for it comes only with the passage of the years, and many a storm and many a shine goes to the exquisite making of it.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Fred M. White
Date: 1920 CE
Language: English
Genres: Historical Fiction, Romance, Mystery, Literary Fiction
Length: 74,421 words
Structure: 36 chapters, 2,477 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Historical Fiction — The Honour of His House is set in the late 19th century and follows the story of a family's struggle to maintain their honour in a changing world.
Romance — The Honour of His House follows the romantic relationship between the main characters, and the obstacles they must overcome to be together.
Mystery — The Honour of His House contains a mystery element as the main characters attempt to uncover the truth behind a family secret.
Literary Fiction — The Honour of His House is written in a literary style, with complex characters and themes that explore the human condition.