Roper's Row - Couverture rigide

Deeping

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 1515467023 ISBN 13 : 9781515467021

Editeur : Positronic Publishing, 2025

Synopsis

A gripping tale of ambition, sacrifice, and the price of success.

In Roper's Row, Warwick Deeping crafts a powerful portrait of John Roper, a young man determined to rise above his humble beginnings. From the narrow, soot-stained streets of his childhood to the rarefied halls of London's medical elite, Roper's journey is one of grit, intellect, and unyielding drive. But success in the competitive world of Edwardian medicine demands more than talent-it demands choices that test his integrity, loyalty, and heart. Deeping's vivid storytelling blends romance, drama, and social commentary, creating a richly textured world where personal ambition collides with moral duty. Roper's relationships-with mentors, rivals, and the women who shape his destiny-add layers of emotional depth to a novel that's as much about the human spirit as it is about the medical profession.

Roper's Row is one of Deeping's most beloved works, celebrated for its emotional intensity, keen character studies, and timeless exploration of what it means to truly succeed.

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À propos de l'auteur

Warwick Deeping (1877-1950) was one of the most popular English novelists of the early 20th century, renowned for his keen storytelling, strong moral themes, and vivid portrayals of English life. Born George Warwick Deeping in Southend-on-Sea, Essex, he trained as a doctor at Cambridge and London before serving in the Royal Army Medical Corps during World War I.Although he began writing before the war, it was in the 1920s and 1930s that Deeping rose to international fame, with bestsellers like Sorrell and Son and Roper's Row captivating millions of readers. His novels often explored themes of personal integrity, perseverance, and the struggles of ordinary people against rigid social hierarchies.Deeping's background in medicine lent authenticity to his depictions of the medical profession, while his humane and empathetic approach to storytelling ensured his work resonated with a wide audience. Over a career spanning more than four decades, he published over sixty novels, many of which became household favorites in both Britain and abroad.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Positronic Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2025
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1515467023
• ISBN 13: 9781515467021
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 358
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible