Abraham's Bosom (1918)

Abraham's Bosom is a novel written by Basil King and first published in 1918. The story follows the life of a man named John Walden, who is a successful businessman living in New York City. Despite his wealth and success, John feels unfulfilled and disconnected from his family and community. One day, John receives a letter from his estranged father, who lives in a small town in rural New England. The letter informs John that his father is dying and wants to see him before he passes away. John reluctantly travels to the town and is reunited with his father, who reveals a shocking family secret that changes everything John thought he knew about his past. As John grapples with this new information, he begins to question his own values and priorities. He also falls in love with a local woman named Faith, who helps him find meaning and purpose in his life. Abraham's Bosom is a poignant and thought-provoking novel that explores themes of family, identity, and the search for meaning in life. King's writing is rich and descriptive, transporting readers to the small town setting and immersing them in the emotional journey of the main character.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.