Publisher's Synopsis
The Head of the House of Coombe is a novel written by Frances Hodgson Burnett. The story revolves around the life of a wealthy and powerful aristocrat, Sir Nigel Anstruthers, who is the head of the House of Coombe. He is a man who is admired and feared by many, but who is also deeply flawed.The novel starts with the arrival of a young American girl named Robin, who has come to England to live with her distant relatives. Robin is a spirited and independent girl who is determined to make a life for herself in this new country. She quickly becomes enamored with Sir Nigel, who is her guardian, but soon discovers that he is not the man she thought he was.As the story progresses, we learn more about Sir Nigel's past and his relationships with the people around him. We also see how Robin's presence in his life begins to change him, and how she becomes a source of strength and inspiration for him.The Head of the House of Coombe is a beautifully written novel that explores themes of love, power, and redemption. It is a story that will captivate readers with its vivid characters, rich setting, and compelling plot.""Good gracious, Andrews!"" she said. ""He was the 'shock'! How perfectly ridiculous! Robin had never played with a boy before and she fell in love with him. The little thing's actually pining away for him."" She dropped the grapes and gave herself up to delicate mirth. ""He was taken away and disappeared. Perhaps she fainted and fell into the wet flower bed and spoiled her frock, when she first realized that he wasn't coming.""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.