Pengard Awake (1920)

Pengard Awake is a novel written by Ralph Straus and published in 1920. The story takes place in Pengard, a small town in England, and revolves around the lives of its inhabitants. The main character, John Pengard, is a wealthy businessman who has recently returned to his hometown after many years of living abroad. He becomes involved in the town's affairs and tries to improve the lives of its residents. Along the way, he falls in love with a local woman named Mary, but their relationship is complicated by the presence of another man who also loves her. The novel explores themes of love, class, and social responsibility, and offers a glimpse into the lives of people living in a small English town in the early 20th century. With its engaging characters and vivid descriptions of the town and its surroundings, Pengard Awake is a charming and insightful read for anyone interested in English literature and culture.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.