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c1910 Danesbury House by Mrs Henry Wood Antique Illustrated Fiction Book

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c1910 Danesbury House by Mrs Henry Wood Antique Illustrated Fiction Book

Danesbury House
By Mrs Henry Wood
Published by Collins Clear Type Press: London c1910 (undated)
In Original Embossed Red Cloth Bindings - Lacks Frontis - 7 Coloured Plates Present

" Danesbury House by Mrs. Henry Wood is a classic Victorian domestic novel blending family drama, moral conflict, and social commentary in the highly readable style that made Mrs. Henry Wood one of the nineteenth century's most popular authors. Best known for East Lynne, Wood excelled at weaving emotional tension, secrets, and respectable middle-class life into compelling narratives, and Danesbury House continues that tradition with a richly populated cast and an atmosphere of quiet suspense. The novel explores themes of duty, reputation, illness, and personal sacrifice within the framework of English domestic society.

Set against the backdrop of provincial England, the story centres upon the lives and relationships connected to Danesbury House itself, with the fortunes of its inhabitants shaped by misunderstandings, hidden anxieties, and moments of moral testing. Wood's talent lies in her ability to combine intimate household detail with larger social concerns, particularly the effects of vice and irresponsibility upon families and communities. The narrative unfolds through a series of emotional encounters and dramatic revelations, carrying readers through scenes of hardship, compassion, and eventual reconciliation in the manner beloved by Victorian audiences.

This Collins Clear-Type Press edition is particularly attractive in its original embossed red cloth bindings, enhanced by a series of beautifully produced coloured plates illustrated by Sydney Cowell. Although lacking the frontispiece, the volume retains seven coloured plates which vividly capture the fashions, interiors, and emotional scenes of the story. An appealing early twentieth-century edition of a celebrated Victorian novel, the book offers both decorative shelf presence and enduring literary charm for collectors of classic English fiction. "

Light wear and fading to covers and spine as shown (light stain to back cover). No inscriptions. Binding is solid with no loose pages. Lacks frontis however 7 coloured plates are present. Pages clean although age tanned and well presented. A nice copy in good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.

Size 19.5cm x 13cm x 3.5cm - 304 Pages

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Condition: Good
Binding: Cloth
Special Attributes: ["Illustrated", "Original Cloth Bindings"]
Region: Europe
Subject: Literature & Fiction
Original/Facsimile: Original
Seller Notes: Light wear and fading to covers and spine as shown (light stain to back cover). No inscriptions. Binding is solid with no loose pages. Lacks frontis however 7 coloured plates are present. Pages clean although age tanned and well presented. A nice copy in good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.
Language: English
Author: Mrs Henry Wood
Publisher: Collins Clear Type Press: London
Year Printed: 1910
Sub-subject: British Fiction