Publisher's Synopsis
The Dusantes is a novel written by Frank R. Stockton, which serves as a sequel to his earlier work, The Casting Away of Mrs. Lecks and Mrs. Aleshine. The story revolves around the Dusante family, who are a wealthy and eccentric family living in a mansion in the countryside. The family is made up of a father, mother, and their two daughters, who are all very different from one another.The novel begins with the arrival of a young man named Jack Ballister, who is hired by the Dusantes as a tutor for their daughters. Jack soon discovers that the Dusantes are not like any other family he has ever encountered, and he becomes drawn into their strange and mysterious world.As Jack spends more time with the Dusantes, he begins to uncover their secrets and learns about their dark past. He also falls in love with one of the Dusante daughters, which complicates matters even further.The Dusantes is a captivating and suspenseful novel that explores themes of love, family, and the consequences of one's actions. It is a must-read for fans of Frank R. Stockton's previous works and anyone who enjoys a good mystery.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.
