The Unlucky Family (1908) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781104405946)

The Unlucky Family is a novel written by Mrs. Henry De La Pasture and first published in 1908. The book tells the story of the Thorne family, who seem to be cursed with bad luck. The patriarch of the family, Sir William Thorne, is a wealthy and respected man, but his wife and children are plagued by misfortune.The story begins with the death of Lady Thorne, leaving her husband and children to cope with their grief. As the family struggles to come to terms with their loss, they are hit by a series of unfortunate events. One of the sons is involved in a scandal, and the family faces financial ruin. Another son is killed in a hunting accident, and the family's reputation is further tarnished.Despite their troubles, the Thornes try to maintain their dignity and keep up appearances. They are helped by some loyal friends and family members, but their bad luck seems to follow them wherever they go. The novel explores themes of fate, family, and the power of reputation.Overall, The Unlucky Family is a poignant and engaging novel that offers a glimpse into the lives of a wealthy and privileged family who are forced to confront their own mortality and the fragility of their social status.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: Henry de la Pasture
ISBN-10: 1104405946
ISBN-13: 9781104405946
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 04/27/2009
Pages: 304
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.64d