Robert Ord's Atonement: A Novel (1892)

Rosa Nouchette Carey

Robert Ord's Atonement: A Novel (1892)
Format
Hardback
Publisher
Kessinger Publishing
Country
United States
Published
1 June 2008
Pages
480
ISBN
9781436543965

Robert Ord’s Atonement: A Novel (1892)

Rosa Nouchette Carey

Robert Ord's Atonement: A Novel is a literary work written by Rosa Nouchette Carey in 1892. The novel revolves around the story of Robert Ord, a young man who has been living a life of luxury, but is suddenly forced to confront the consequences of his actions. Robert has been leading a reckless lifestyle, indulging in gambling, drinking, and womanizing. However, his life takes a turn when he falls in love with a woman named Dora, who is engaged to his friend, Herbert. Robert's love for Dora is unrequited, and he is left heartbroken.As the story progresses, Robert's reckless behavior leads to a tragic accident, which results in the death of a young girl. Robert is consumed by guilt and remorse, and he decides to atone for his sins by dedicating his life to helping others. He becomes a doctor and devotes himself to serving the poor and needy. Robert's journey towards redemption is fraught with challenges, but he perseveres, determined to make amends for his past mistakes.Atonement is a powerful novel that explores themes of love, redemption, and forgiveness. It is a compelling story that will resonate with readers who have struggled with the consequences of their actions and have sought to make amends. Carey's writing is evocative and emotive, capturing the essence of Robert's journey towards redemption. This novel is a timeless classic that continues to inspire 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.

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