The Forerunner (Classic Reprint)

Neith Boyce

ISBN 10: 133109464X / ISBN 13: 9781331094647

Published by Forgotten Books, 2022

About this Item

Print on Demand. Set against the backdrop of the late 19th-century California land boom, this book delves into the life of Dan Devin, a young and ambitious entrepreneur navigating the complexities of love, business, and societal expectations. Dan's relentless pursuit of wealth and success is intertwined with his whirlwind romance with Anna, a talented singer with her own aspirations. The narrative explores themes of ambition, materialism, and the changing social landscape of a rapidly developing American West. As Dan grapples with the challenges of a high-stakes land auction, his relationship with Anna is tested by conflicting priorities and differing values. The author skillfully contrasts Dan's pragmatic approach to life with Anna's artistic temperament, highlighting the tensions between personal fulfillment and societal pressures. Through vivid descriptions of the Californian landscape and the bustling city life, this book offers a captivating glimpse into a transformative era. The author's insightful portrayal of human relationships and the pursuit of the American Dream leaves readers pondering the true meaning of success and the enduring power of love in a world driven by ambition. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

Seller Inventory # 9781331094647_0

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Forerunner (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 133109464X
• ISBN 13: 9781331094647
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Childrens Fiction

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Synopsis

A tense drama of love, loyalty, and a race against a dying man’s clock.

In this book from The Forerunner, a sudden illness upends a household and tests loyalties. As a young woman races to be by a beloved man’s side, the plot tightens with fear, duty, and uneasy promises. The characters wrestle with guilt, longing, and the cost of keeping faith when time runs short.

• Feel the pressure of urgent travel, medical news, and fragile hope.
• Meet a cast whose quiet, practical resolve clashes with powerful emotions.
• Experience a tense, atmospheric setting that frames a family’s private crisis.
• Watch relationships shift under the strain of illness and looming loss.

Ideal for readers drawn to literary fiction about marriage, responsibility, and personal sacrifice in the face of crisis.