The Unlucky Family (1908)

The Unlucky Family is a novel written by Mrs. Henry De La Pasture and was first published in 1908. The story revolves around the lives of the Darnells, a family who seem to be cursed with bad luck. The patriarch of the family, Sir John Darnell, is a wealthy man who has made his fortune in the shipping business. However, despite his wealth, his family is plagued with misfortune.The novel begins with the death of Sir John's wife, Lady Darnell, who dies in a tragic accident. This event sets off a chain of misfortunes that affect the entire family. Sir John's daughter, Sylvia, falls in love with a man who is already engaged to someone else, while his son, Jack, is accused of embezzlement.As the story progresses, the family's misfortunes continue to mount. Sylvia's lover dies in a hunting accident, and Jack is sent to prison for his alleged crime. Meanwhile, Sir John's health begins to fail, and he becomes increasingly distant from his family.Despite the family's many hardships, they manage to persevere and eventually find happiness. Sylvia marries a kind and loving man, while Jack is exonerated and returns home to his family. Sir John, too, finds peace and contentment in his final years.Overall, The Unlucky Family is a poignant and thought-provoking novel that explores the themes of family, love, and resilience in the face of adversity.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.