The Wheels of Time (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781417916061)

The Wheels of Time is a historical fiction novel written by Florence L. Barclay. The story is set in England during the early 1900s and follows the lives of two sisters, Joan and Peggy, who are born into a wealthy family. Joan is the elder sister, beautiful and confident, while Peggy is the younger, shy and reserved.As the sisters grow up, they experience love, heartbreak, and tragedy. Joan falls in love with a handsome young man named Guy, but their relationship is threatened by the arrival of a mysterious woman from Guy's past. Meanwhile, Peggy falls in love with a kind and gentle man named David, but their happiness is also threatened by outside forces.Throughout the novel, the sisters navigate the challenges of their privileged lives, including societal expectations and the pressures of their family's wealth. They also confront the realities of war and the changes it brings to their world.The Wheels of Time is a gripping tale of love, loss, and family, set against the backdrop of a changing world. Florence L. Barclay's vivid descriptions bring the characters and their world to life, making this a must-read for fans of historical fiction.1908. Barclay, wrote love stories that extolled the benefits of wedded bliss. The Rosary was her most popular work. The Wheels of Time begins: The doctor stood, with his hand on the doorknob, and gave a final look back into his wife's boudoir. There was nothing in that room suggestive of town or of town life and work-delicate green and white, a mossy carpet, masses of spring flowers; cool, soft, noiseless, fragrant. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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: Florence L. Barclay
ISBN-10: 1417916060
ISBN-13: 9781417916061
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/07/2004
Pages: 92
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.32lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.22d