Heartbreak Hill: A Comedy Romance (1908) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781164666547)

Heartbreak Hill is a romantic comedy novel by Herman Knickerbocker Viele, originally published in 1908. The story follows the misadventures of a young man named Jack Winthrop, who finds himself caught up in a web of love, deceit, and misunderstanding.Jack is a carefree and charming young man, with a tendency to get himself into trouble. He falls in love with a beautiful and wealthy young woman named Edith Van Buren, but his attempts to win her over are constantly thwarted by her overbearing father and the scheming of her jealous cousin, Grace.As Jack tries to navigate the treacherous waters of high society, he finds himself embroiled in a series of misunderstandings that threaten to ruin his chances with Edith forever. Along the way, he meets a cast of colorful characters, including a group of bohemian artists, a dashing French count, and a mysterious woman with a tragic past.Heartbreak Hill is a witty and engaging novel that explores the complexities of love and relationships in turn-of-the-century America. With its lively characters, sparkling dialogue, and clever plot twists, it is a delightful read for anyone who enjoys a good romantic comedy.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.

Author: Herman Knickerbocker Viele
ISBN-10: 1164666541
ISBN-13: 9781164666547
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 344
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.01lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.72d