The Head of the House of Coombe by Frances Hodgson Burnett

"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
Most Recently Updated May 31, 2025
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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