The Head of the House of Coombe the Head of the House of Coombe

The Head of the House of Coombe is a novel written by Frances Hodgson Burnett. The book tells the story of a young girl named Robin, who is orphaned at a young age and sent to live with her wealthy and aristocratic relatives in England. Robin's new family, the Coombes, are a proud and powerful family, with a long and illustrious history. However, they are also deeply troubled, with secrets and scandals lurking beneath the surface.As Robin grows up, she becomes embroiled in the Coombe family's dramas and intrigues. She falls in love with the family's heir, but their romance is threatened by the disapproval of his mother and the machinations of his jealous cousin. Meanwhile, Robin discovers dark secrets about her own past that threaten to unravel her life.The Head of the House of Coombe is a gripping tale of love, betrayal, and redemption set against the backdrop of Edwardian England. Burnett's vivid descriptions of the Coombe family and their grand estate bring the story to life, while her exploration of the themes of class, gender, and power make this a timeless work of literature.""Good gracious, Andrews!"" she said. ""He was the 'shock'! How perfectly ridiculous! Robin had never played with a boy before and she fell in love with him. The little thing's actually pining away for him."" She dropped the grapes and gave herself up to delicate mirth. ""He was taken away and disappeared. Perhaps she fainted and fell into the wet flower bed and spoiled her frock, when she first realized that he wasn't coming.""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.