Publisher's Synopsis
""A Pair of Knickerbockers"" is a novel written by the British author Eden Phillpotts and was first published in 1900. The story revolves around the life of a young man named John Grimbal who is trying to make his way in the world. John is a struggling artist who is trying to break into the London art scene but is finding it difficult to make a name for himself. One day, John receives a letter from his uncle, who he has never met before, inviting him to come and stay at his estate in Devonshire. John jumps at the chance to escape the city and heads down to Devonshire. When he arrives, he is surprised to find that his uncle has left him a large sum of money in his will. John soon discovers that his uncle was a bit of a recluse and that the estate is in a state of disrepair. He decides to use the money to restore the estate and make it profitable again. Along the way, he meets a young woman named Mary who he falls in love with. However, Mary is engaged to another man, and John must decide whether to pursue his feelings for her or let her go. The novel explores themes of love, family, and the struggle to find one's place in the world. It is a charming and engaging story that provides a glimpse into the life of the English upper class at the turn of the 20th century.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.
