Kith and Kin (Classic Reprint)
Language: English
Published by Forgotten Books, 2018
- Softcover
- New
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Condition: New
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Print on Demand. This book transports readers to late 19th century Washington, D.C., and introduces them to a government clerk named John Harmon and his family. When he loses his job in a politically charged purge, harmon must grapple with financial ruin and the threat to his family's lifestyle. As he seeks a solution, he unknowingly clashes with Richard Stein, a ruthless businessman who will stop at nothing to acquire power and wealth. The reader is drawn into a tangled web of relationships and schemes as Stein manipulates people around him to further his own ambitions. John must balance his concerns for his daughters' futures with the need to pay mounting bills. The author delves deeply into notions of self-sacrifice, duty, and family bonds, while also exploring the political and social climate of the time. Ultimately, this book offers insights into the enduring strength of the human spirit and the power of resilience in the face of adversity. 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.…
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- Title
- Kith and Kin (Classic Reprint)
- Author
- George Hyde Lee
- Publisher
- Forgotten Books
- Publication year
- 2018
- Condition
- New
- Book Type
- print-on-demand item
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0259101494
- ISBN 13
- 9780259101499
- Seller catalogs
- Childrens Fiction
A brisk, humorous tale set in Washington that blends family life with diplomatic intrigue.
In Kith and Kin, a Treasury clerk and his lively family navigate welcome invitations, social misreads, and the bustling world of foreign legations. The story opens with a home full of music, cards, and lively chatter, where twins Agnes and Nellie charm their mother and father as they prepare for a five-o’clock tea. Mischief, wit, and a pinch of politics mingle with everyday life, offering a vivid look at a bygone era.
As the Harmon household moves between humor and hint of trouble, the narrative follows a cast of colorful figures—from a polished suitor to a wily diplomat—whose schemes and affections ripple through the family’s routines. The book blends light satire with domestic warmth, painting a bustling scene of Washington life and the social dances that keep power close to home.- Bright, character-driven scenes of a family at the center of political society
- Humor drawn from class and diplomatic differences, with playful banter and charm
- A peek into the social customs surrounding teas, receptions, and politicking in the nation’s capital
- A premise that balances everyday family moments with hints of larger schemes and ambitions
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Forgotten Books’ Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the quality of the aged text.
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