The Van Roon (1922)
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Overview
The Van Roon is a novel written by John Collis Snaith and published in 1922. The story is set in the early 20th century and follows the lives of the Van Roon family, a wealthy Dutch family living in England. The patriarch of the family, Cornelius Van Roon, is a successful businessman who has made his fortune in the shipping industry. He is a stern and traditional man who values his family's reputation above all else.The novel explores the relationships between the members of the Van Roon family, including Cornelius' wife, Wilhelmina, and their four children: Johannes, Hendrik, Greta, and Cornelius Jr. Each member of the family has their own struggles and desires, and the novel delves into their individual stories as well as their collective experiences.As the story unfolds, the Van Roon family faces a number of challenges that threaten to tear them apart. These challenges include financial difficulties, romantic entanglements, and personal conflicts. Through it all, the family must navigate their way through the changing social and cultural landscape of early 20th century England.The Van Roon is a richly detailed and engaging novel that offers a glimpse into the lives of a wealthy and influential family during a time of great change. It is a story of love, loss, and the enduring bonds of family, and it is sure to captivate readers with its vivid characters and compelling narrative.This Book Is In English.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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- ISBN-13: 9781167633089
- ISBN-10: 1167633083
- Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
- Publish Date: September 2010
- Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.72 inches
- Shipping Weight: 1.02 pounds
- Page Count: 346
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