- Paperback: 380 pages
- Publisher: Nabu Press (March 2010)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1147741514
- ISBN-13: 978-1147741513
- Product Dimensions: 18.9 x 24.6 x 2 cm
- Shipping Weight: 599 g
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This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.
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3.0 out of 5 stars
Romance, Loss and Spiritualism., April 4 2009
By Zou Zou - Published on Amazon.com
This is an interesting novel about a young girl, Robin, her romance with Donal and his loss during World War One. The book was published in 1922.Robin is the neglected daughter of a beautiful but shallow widow. Her mother's protector, Lord Coombe, provides for a more caring living arrangement and Robin rarely sees her notorious mother, "the Lady downstairs".
Robin becomes the companion/secretary to a kind Duchess. She meets handsome soldier Donal, a former childhood companion, and they renew their friendship. Donal recognises Robin as his soulmate, they fall in love and are secretly married. Cruelly, young Donal is reported as dying in battle. Lord Coombe, the Duchess, and Robin's childhood nurse, Dowie, all work to save Robin from her overwhelming grief and despair.
This war romance has selfish mothers, gossiping neighbors, secret marriages, tragic deaths and a secluded pregnancy. What it doesn't have is a three dimensional hero and heroine.
Robin is childlike, utterly malleable, quietly loving and accepting. Donal is tall and brave and true. The Author tells the reader about Robin and Donal, there is very little dialogue or conversation that gives insight into the young lovers. They are the saintly casualties of a cruel war.
We learn more about Lord Coombe, loyal Dowie and the terrible death and destruction that result from World War One. The Author effectively creates the character's feelings of pride and resolve that gradually slide into despair and hopelessness at the loss of so many young soldiers.
The Author also mounts an explanation and defense of Spiritualism. Spiritualism eventually becomes as large a feature in the romance as Robin and Donal's courtship, and is integral to Robin's recovery from despair.
Not as entertaining as The Making of a Marchioness, but not bad.
Recommended.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Caution: First read: The Head Of The House Of Coombe, Jun 7 2011
By NELSON C HARBOR - Published on Amazon.com
'Robin' is a the conclusion of the story told, but only begun, in The Head Of The House Of Coombe. Read in the proper sequence, from beginning to end, this is a totally unique, engrossing tale. Be prepared for being taken on an emotional roller coaster ride reaching new plateaus of joy and anguish. Having now read several of her books, Francis Hodgson Burnett has fast become a favorite author of mine. You will not be disappointed in the story, but remember, start with The Head Of The House Of Coombe.
1.0 out of 5 stars
Large Print and only One Volume of Two, April 26 2010
By Merlin - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: Robin (Hardcover)
"Robin", by Frances Hodgson Burnett is a lovely slightly gothic romance with many of the bells and whistles that the author is known for: dreams, miracles, other-wordly stuff that we are so familiar with in "Secret Garden". However, I DO NOT recommend this paperback edition. It's over-priced and it's only the first of two volumes. Save your money. Buy "Robin" second hand or take it out of your library. Unless you need to read jumbo print, this is a silly investment for a paperback.
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