Roger Kyffin's Ward (1874)

Roger Kyffin's Ward is a novel written by William Henry Giles Kingston and published in 1874. The story is set in England during the 19th century and follows the life of a young girl named Grace who becomes the ward of Roger Kyffin, a wealthy and influential man.Grace is an orphan and is taken in by Roger Kyffin after her father's death. She is raised in his home and becomes close to his family, including his son, Harry. However, as she grows older, Grace begins to realize that she has feelings for Harry, which complicates their relationship.Meanwhile, Roger Kyffin faces challenges of his own as he tries to protect his family's reputation and business interests from a group of unscrupulous individuals. He also has to deal with the fact that his son is not interested in following in his footsteps and becoming a businessman.As the story unfolds, Grace and Harry's relationship becomes more complicated, and Roger Kyffin's troubles escalate. The novel explores themes of love, family, loyalty, and the challenges of navigating the complex social structures of Victorian England.Overall, Roger Kyffin's Ward is a compelling novel that offers a glimpse into the lives of the wealthy and influential during the 19th century. It is a story of love, loss, and the struggles of navigating a society that values tradition and reputation above all else.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.