The Carved Cartoon: A Picture Of The Past (1896) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781120812247)

The Carved Cartoon: A Picture Of The Past is a historical novel written by Austin Clare and first published in 1896. The story is set in the small English town of Wyvern's Cross, where a mysterious carved cartoon has been discovered in the local church. The cartoon depicts a scene from the town's history, and as the townspeople try to decipher its meaning, they uncover secrets and scandals from the past.The novel follows the lives of several characters, including the town's rector, a young artist, and a wealthy landowner, as they become embroiled in the mystery surrounding the cartoon. As they delve deeper into the town's history, they discover a web of lies and deceit that threatens to tear the community apart.The Carved Cartoon: A Picture Of The Past is a fascinating exploration of the power of history and the ways in which it shapes our lives. With its richly drawn characters and intricate plot, the novel is a gripping read that will keep readers hooked until the very end. Clare's vivid descriptions of the English countryside and the town's architecture also make the novel a delightful window into a bygone era.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: Austin Clare
ISBN-10: 1120812240
ISBN-13: 9781120812247
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 12/07/2009
Pages: 282
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.29lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.75d