The Landlord at Lion's Head — Volume 2

Description

"The Landlord at Lion's Head — Volume 2" by William Dean Howells is a novel published in 1897. Jeff Durgin's ambitious climb into upper-class society leads him through broken engagements, forbidden romances, and moral compromises. As he navigates relationships with three different women—humble Cynthia, adventurous Bessie, and worldly Genivieve—his choices reveal his true character. Meanwhile, painter Westover watches with disapproval, torn between friendship and judgment. Family tragedy, violence, and a mysterious hotel fire shape Jeff's path toward an uncertain future at Lion's Head Inn. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Subjects

• Artists -- Fiction
• Massachusetts -- Fiction
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