Miss Rodney's Leisure

By George Gissing

Book Overview

Miss Rodney's Leisure is a novel written by George Gissing, first published in 1895. The story revolves around the life of Miss Rodney, a middle-aged spinster who has inherited a large sum of money and is now able to enjoy a life of leisure. She is a kind and generous woman who spends her time helping others and making charitable donations. Miss Rodney's life changes when she meets a young man named Arthur Peachey, who is struggling to make ends meet. Miss Rodney takes him under her wing and helps him financially, but as time goes on, she realizes that he is not the honest and grateful person she thought he was. The novel explores themes of wealth, class, and morality, and is a commentary on the social norms of Victorian England. It is a character-driven story that delves into the complexities of human nature and the consequences of one's actions. Overall, Miss Rodney's Leisure is a thought-provoking and engaging novel that offers insight into the social and moral issues of its time.There was quiet for an hour or more. At something after midnight, when Miss Rodney had just finished writing half a dozen letters, there sounded a latch-key in the front door, and some one entered. This person, whoever it was, seemed to stumble about the passage in the dark, and at length banged against the listener's door. Miss Rodney started up and flung the door open. By the light of her lamp she saw a moustachioed face, highly flushed, and grinning.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1419134655
• ISBN13: 9781419134654
• Release Date: June 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 7.5" x 9.3"