No. 13 Washington Square


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"No. 13 Washington Square" by Leroy Scott. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.




WASHINGTON SQUARE


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Washington Square is a tragicomedy that recounts the conflict between a dull but sweet daughter and her brilliant, unemotional father. The plot of the novel is based upon a true story told to James by his close friend, British actress Fanny Kemble. The book is often compared with Jane Austen's work for the clarity and grace of its prose and its intense focus on family relationships. Dr. Austin Sloper, a wealthy and highly successful physician, lives in Washington Square, New York with his daughter Catherine. Catherine is a sweet-natured young woman who is a great disappointment to her father, being physically plain and, he believes, dull in terms of personality and intellect. His sister, Lavinia Penniman, a meddlesome woman with a weakness for romance and melodrama, is the only other member of the doctor's household. Henry James (1843–1916) was an American-British writer who spent most of his writing career in Britain. He is regarded as one of the key figures of 19th-century literary realism.




No. 13 Washington Square


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*No. 13 Washington Square* is a gripping historical fiction novel set in New York City's iconic Washington Square. The story unfolds in the Victorian era, weaving a tapestry of mystery, intrigue, and social dynamics against the backdrop of this historic neighborhood. The novel centers around the enigmatic events that occur in a grand building at No. 13 Washington Square. As the narrative progresses, the suspense builds around the family secrets and hidden truths embedded within the walls of this architectural gem. The plot is driven by a series of dramatic twists and turns, revealing a complex web of intrigue and romance. The characters, each with their own hidden agendas and personal stakes, navigate the challenges of urban life while unraveling the gothic elements of the building's history. The story explores themes of love, betrayal, and the impact of the past on the present. Through its vivid depiction of 19th-century New York and its richly drawn characters, the novel offers a compelling portrait of a bygone era, filled with suspense and dramatic revelations.




No. 13 Washington Square


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N.P.


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The lives of people in both straight and lesbian relationships, all with connections to a book entitled NP. They include the author's children and the translator's mistress. Written by one of Japan's leading pop writers.




Crossing Washington Square


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A story of two strong-willed and passionate women who are compelled to unite their senses and sensibilities, from the author of The Professors? Wives? Club. Professor Diana Monroe is a highly respected scholar of Sylvia Plath. Serious and aloof, she steadfastly keeps her mind on track. Professor Rachel Grey is young and impulsive, with a penchant for teaching relevant contemporary women?s stories like Bridget Jones? Diary and The Devil Wears Prada, and for wearing her heart on her sleeve. The two conflicting personalities meet head-to-heart when Carson McEvoy, a handsome and brilliant professor visiting from Harvard, sets his eyes on both women and creates even more tension between them. Now Diana and Rachel are slated to accompany an undergraduate trip to London, where an almost life-threatening experience with a student celebrity will force them to change their minds and heal their hearts?together.




Novels, 1881-1886


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Tells the stories of a fortune hunter, an American heiress living in Europe, and a naive young woman torn between love and idealism.




Home Before Dark


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Susan Cheever uses previously unpublished letters, journals, and her own precious memories to create an insightful and candid tribute to her father, John Cheever.







The Children's War


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This is the story of two children caught in the midst of war.It is 1939 and thirteen-year-old Ilse, half-Jewish, has been sent out of Germany by her Aryan mother to a place of supposed safety. Her journey takes her from the labyrinthine bazaars of Morocco to Paris, a city made hectic at the threat of Nazi invasion. At the same time in Germany, Nicolai, a boy miserably destined for the Nazi Youth movement, finds comfort in the friendship of Ilse’s mother, the nursemaid hired to take care of his young sister. Gripping and poignant, The Children’s War is a stunning novel of wartime lives, of parents and children, of adventure and self-discovery.