Rook's Nest (1901)

Rook's Nest is a novel written by Izola Louise Forrester and first published in 1901. The story centers around a young woman named Lorraine who inherits Rook's Nest, a beautiful estate in England, from her father. Lorraine is determined to restore the estate to its former glory, but she finds herself facing many obstacles, including financial difficulties and the disapproval of her neighbors.As Lorraine struggles to make a life for herself at Rook's Nest, she becomes involved in a complicated love triangle with two very different men: the wealthy and charming Sir John Bury, and the brooding and mysterious artist, Philip Mordaunt. Lorraine must navigate her feelings for both men while also dealing with the challenges of managing the estate and winning over the locals.Throughout the novel, Forrester vividly portrays the lush English countryside and the complex social dynamics of rural life in the early 20th century. She also explores themes of love, ambition, and the struggle to find one's place in the world. Rook's Nest is a timeless tale of romance and adventure that will captivate readers of all ages.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.