The Van Roon by J. C. Snaith
"The Van Roon" by J. C. Snaith is a novel written in the early 20th century. This story revolves around S. Gedge, the proprietor of an antique shop, and his newfound niece, June, who arrives to live with him after the death of her parents. The narrative seems to explore themes of family dynamics, the value of art, and the interplay between commerce and genuine appreciation in the antique business. The openingof the novel introduces S. Gedge as a grumpy, elderly bachelor preoccupied with his antiques shop in London. His life is turned upside down with the arrival of June, a spirited young woman seeking purpose and stability after personal losses. The initial tension between the characters is palpable, as Gedge is not particularly fond of women, especially young ones. Their interactions reveal a clash of generations and values; June's youthful ambition contrasts sharply with her uncle's cynical views on women and societal changes. As the plot unfolds, the antique shop setting serves as a backdrop for their evolving relationship, potentially leading to discoveries of both artistic and personal value. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Snaith, J. C. (John Collis), 1876-1936 |
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| Title | The Van Roon |
| Original Publication | United States: D. Appleton and Company,1922. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 81.3 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | D A Alexander and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by University of California libraries) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Orphans -- Fiction |
| Subject | London (England) -- Fiction |
| Subject | Young women -- Fiction |
| Subject | Love stories |
| Subject | Uncles -- Fiction |
| Subject | Antique dealers -- Fiction |
| Subject | Art -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 68520 |
| Release Date | Jul 14, 2022 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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