The Wife of Sir Isaac Harman
| Author | : H. G. Wells |
| Publisher | : Lindhardt og Ringhof |
| Total Pages | : 415 |
| Release | : 2023-05-11 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9788726596748 |
| ISBN-13 | : 8726596741 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (48 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: Dive headfirst into this gorgeously romantic and satirical novel which reveals a different side to the father of sci-fi. When young Ellen Sawbridge meets wealthy Isaac Harman, she charitably agrees to marry him. Despite great wealth, their marriage, bereft of love, falls into greater turmoil when the miserable Ellen is courted by the kind George Brumley. What ensues is a captivating romantic drama teeming with tension, humour, and death. Who will Ellen choose? A timeless battle of the sexes story featuring a love triangle and plenty of feminist themes, ‘The Wife of Sir Isaac Harman’ is the perfect read for fans of Netflix's ́Persuasion ́. H. G. Wells (1866-1946) was an English author and Noble Prize in Literature nominee, prolific across several genres, and celebrated as the "father of science fiction". His notable science fiction works include the blockbuster hit adaptation ‘The Time Machine’, ‘The Invisible Man’, ‘The War of the Worlds’, and ‘When the Sleeper Walks’. Wells remains a significant influence on the sci-fi genre today.
