Helena's Path by Anthony Hope

"Helena's Path" by Anthony Hope is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book follows Ambrose, Lord Lynborough, an unconventional nobleman who has returned to his ancestral estate after a series of erratic adventures. With a unique blend of humor and drama, the story revolves around his clashes with the Marchesa di San Servolo, the owner of the neighboring estate, as they become embroiled in a territorial dispute over a path leading to the beach. The beginning of "Helena's Path" introduces us to Lord Lynborough, whose disdain for societal norms propels him into a life of oddity, flouting authority and convention at every turn. As he navigates his return to Scarsmoor Castle, we meet a cast of characters, including his loyal friend Leonard Stabb, and the feisty Marchesa, who has locked a path frequently used by Lynborough and his family. The tension escalates when Lynborough insists on re-opening the path to access his beach for bathing, leading to a battle of wits and wills as the Marchesa staunchly defends her claim over the path. The opening sets the stage for a delightful clash of personalities and interests, teasing the reader with the promise of both romance and conflict ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Hope, Anthony, 1863-1933
Title Helena's Path
Credits Produced by Cathy Maxam, Juliet Sutherland and the Online
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Reading Level Reading ease score: 75.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Love stories
Subject England -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
Subject Right of way -- Fiction
Category Text
eBook-No. 36876
Release Date
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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