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100 1 _aSnaith, J. C.
_q(John Collis),
_d1876-1936
245 1 4 _aThe Van Roon
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2022
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2022-07-14
508 _aD 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)
520 _a"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 opening of 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.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited States: D. Appleton and Company, 1922
653 _aOrphans -- Fiction
653 _aLondon (England) -- Fiction
653 _aYoung women -- Fiction
653 _aLove stories
653 _aUncles -- Fiction
653 _aAntique dealers -- Fiction
653 _aArt -- Fiction
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/thevanroon00snaiiala
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/68520
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_d109324