The Confectioners (1906)

By William Caine and John Fairbairn

Book Overview

The Confectioners is a novel written by William Caine and first published in 1906. The story is set in the early 19th century in the town of Liverpool, England, and follows the lives of two brothers, David and Joseph Love. David is a successful confectioner who owns a shop in the town, while Joseph is a struggling artist who dreams of making it big in the art world.The novel explores the themes of love, family, ambition, and the struggle for success. It delves into the complexities of sibling relationships and the challenges of pursuing one's dreams in the face of societal expectations.As the story unfolds, David's business begins to suffer due to the rise of new competitors, and he becomes increasingly desperate to maintain his position in the market. Meanwhile, Joseph's artistic ambitions are hindered by his lack of resources and support, and he must navigate the difficult terrain of the art world to achieve success.The Confectioners is a richly detailed and engaging novel that captures the spirit of its time and place. It offers a vivid portrayal of the struggles and triumphs of ordinary people, and explores the themes of family, love, and ambition in a poignant and thought-provoking way.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: 1165111381
• ISBN13: 9781165111381
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"