The Gay Dombeys

""The Gay Dombeys"" is a novel written by Sir Harry Johnston. The book follows the story of the Dombeys, a wealthy and influential family living in London during the early 20th century. The family is led by the patriarch, Sir Julius Domby, who is a successful businessman and a pillar of the community. However, the family's perfect fa�����ade is shattered when it is revealed that Sir Julius's son, Arthur, is gay.The book explores the themes of homosexuality, family dynamics, societal expectations, and the struggle for acceptance. Arthur's sexuality is met with disapproval and scorn from his father and other members of society, leading to a rift between him and his family. The story follows Arthur as he navigates through the challenges of being a gay man in a society that is not accepting of his lifestyle.The novel is a poignant and thought-provoking commentary on the societal norms and expectations of the time. It highlights the struggles that gay men faced during a period when homosexuality was not widely accepted. Sir Harry Johnston's writing is engaging and vivid, and he portrays the characters and their struggles with sensitivity and compassion.Overall, ""The Gay Dombeys"" is a compelling and insightful novel that explores the complexities of family, sexuality, and societal expectations. It is a must-read for anyone interested in LGBTQ+ literature and the history of homosexuality in the early 20th century.1919. The Gay Dombeys a story compiled from letters, diaries, newspaper cuttings, suppositions, recollections, oral information and the papers of the late Sir Eustace Morven.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.