The Absent Man (1857)

The Absent Man is a novel written by Cornelius Webbe and published in 1857. The story is set in England and follows the life of a young man named Charles, who is forced to leave his home and family due to a misunderstanding. He travels to America where he becomes successful in business and eventually returns to England to reclaim his inheritance. However, upon his return, he discovers that his family has been torn apart by jealousy and deceit. Charles must navigate the complicated relationships and uncover the truth about what happened in his absence. The novel explores themes of family, loyalty, and the consequences of misunderstandings. It is a classic tale of redemption and the power of forgiveness.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.