The Head of the House of Coombe by Frances Hodgson Burnett
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"The Head of the House of Coombe" by Frances Hodgson Burnett is a novel published in 1922. Set in pre-World War One England, it follows the enigmatic Lord Coombe, a man of formidable intellect but wicked reputation, who becomes guardian to neglected young Robin. As Robin grows under his secret protection, she navigates her selfish mother's world and encounters dangerous characters. The story weaves romance, social commentary, and intrigue against the backdrop
of Europe's march toward war, culminating as news of an assassination reaches England's nobility. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Burnett, Frances Hodgson, 1849-1924 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Head of the House of Coombe |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Head_of_the_House_of_Coombe |
| Note | Sequel: Robin. |
| Credits | Charles Aldarondo, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 81.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | England -- Social life and customs -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 6491 |
| Release Date | Sep 1, 2004 |
| Last Update | May 31, 2025 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 478 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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