The Prodigal Father (1909)

The Prodigal Father is a novel written by Joseph Storer Clouston and published in 1909. The story follows the life of a wealthy businessman named Richard Darch who has a strained relationship with his son, Ralph. Ralph, who is a struggling artist, resents his father's wealth and the fact that he is expected to follow in his father's footsteps and become a businessman himself.When Richard suddenly disappears, Ralph is suspected of foul play and is forced to go on the run to clear his name. Along the way, he discovers a secret about his father's past that changes everything he thought he knew about him. As Ralph tries to unravel the mystery of his father's disappearance, he also learns to appreciate the sacrifices his father made for him and the importance of family.The Prodigal Father is a gripping tale of family, betrayal, and redemption that explores the complex relationships between fathers and sons. Clouston's vivid descriptions and compelling characters make this novel a timeless classic that continues to resonate with readers today.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.