The Hundredth Chance

""The Hundredth Chance"" is a novel by Ethel M. Dell, first published in 1917. The story follows the life of a young woman named Joan Carthew, who is forced to leave her comfortable life in India after her father's death and move to England to live with her aunt. In England, Joan struggles to adjust to her new life and the rigid social conventions of English society. However, she soon finds herself falling in love with a man named Sir Edward Leithen, who is also struggling to find his place in the world. As their relationship develops, Joan and Sir Edward must navigate the complexities of their own feelings and the expectations of those around them. Along the way, they encounter a cast of colorful characters, including a mysterious woman who may hold the key to their future happiness. ""The Hundredth Chance"" is a beautifully written novel that explores themes of love, loss, and the search for meaning in life.1917. Dell, British writer, began writing at a young age. Most of her stories are ones of passion and love set in India and other British colonial possessions. The Hundredth Chance begins: My dear Maud, I hope I am not lacking in proper pride. But it is an accepted-though painful-fact that beggars cannot be choosers. Lady Brian spoke with plaintive emphasis the while she drew an elaborate initial in the sand at her feet with the point of her parasol. I cannot live in want, she said, after a thoughtful moment or two. Besides, there is poor little Bunny to be considered. Another thoughtful pause; then: What did you say dear? See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.