Evan Harrington Volume 3(Paperback, GEORGE MEREDITH)
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Evan is the son of a tailor, but he is unaware of this fact. He has been raised by his mother, a beautiful and ambitious woman who has always told him that he is the son of a gentleman. When Evan discovers the truth about his father, he is devastated. He feels that he has been betrayed and that his entire life has been a lie.Evan resolves to leave his old life behind and start anew. He moves to London and takes a job as a clerk. He is determined to make a name for himself and to prove that he is worthy of the love and respect of society.Evan soon meets and falls in love with Rose Jocelyn, a wealthy and beautiful young woman. Rose's father, Lord Jocelyn, disapproves of the match, but Rose is determined to marry Evan.Evan and Rose face many challenges in their relationship. Evan must overcome his social inferiority and Rose must defy her father's wishes. In the end, however, their love triumphs and they are married.Evan Harrington is a complex and well-written novel that explores themes of class, social status, and love. It is a story about a young man who is determined to overcome his humble beginnings and achieve his dreams.