Publisher's Synopsis
A Lost Hero is a novel written by Elizabeth Stuart Phelps and published in 1891. The story revolves around the life of a young boy named Jack, who is orphaned at a young age and sent to live with his uncle in a small New England village. Jack is a bright and curious child, but he struggles to fit in with the other children in the village who see him as an outsider.As Jack grows older, he becomes increasingly interested in the history of his family and begins to uncover a dark secret about his uncle's past. Along the way, he meets a cast of characters including a young girl named Hilda, who becomes his closest friend and confidante.As Jack delves deeper into his family's history, he discovers that his uncle was once a hero in the Civil War, but has since fallen from grace. Jack's quest to uncover the truth about his family's past leads him on a journey of self-discovery and ultimately, redemption.A Lost Hero is a moving and thought-provoking novel that explores themes of family, identity, and the power of forgiveness. Phelps' writing is vivid and evocative, transporting readers to a bygone era and immersing them in the world of her characters. This book is a timeless classic that continues to resonate with readers today.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.
