{"product_id":"romance-to-the-rescue-9781513133003","title":"Romance to the Rescue","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eRomance to the Rescue (1921) is a novel by Denis Mackail recognized in his time as a leading writer of popular fiction. David Lawrence meets Mrs. Cartwright, a charming older woman with a history with Dr. Lawrence, and is invited to her home. As the story unfolds, passion and a secret from the past prove an entertaining concoction as men compete for the attention of a woman whose confidence and intelligence they foolishly underestimate. This edition of the novel is a classic of English literature reimagined for modern readers. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 262 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 15 February 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: West Margin Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDenis Mackail's 1921 novel, Romance to the Rescue, is a notable work of popular fiction. Renowned for his skillful storytelling and ability to craft diverse and compelling characters, Mackail was a master stylist with a keen understanding of social conventions. His writing is often humorous and enjoyable, making it a pleasure to read.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe past few years have been challenging for David Lawrence. Following the loss of his mother to illness, he is preparing to embark on his college journey at Oxford, while striving to meet the expectations of his father, Martin, a respected academic. During a dinner outing in London with his father, David encounters the enigmatic Mrs. Cartwright, a charming older woman with a connection to Dr. Lawrence. Encouraged by Mrs. Cartwright, David visits her home, where he unexpectedly finds her engaged in a conversation with aspiring playwright John Ormroyd. John desires to stage his new production at the Thespian Theatre, managed by Mrs. Cartwright's husband, Leo. Cartwright, who values John's work, warmly welcomes David into her drawing room, where she introduces the two men and bids farewell to John.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs the story unfolds, a combination of passion and a secret from the past creates an entertaining mix as men vie for the attention of a woman whose confidence and intelligence they underestimate. With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Denis Mackail's Romance to the Rescue presents a classic of English literature reimagined for contemporary readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 203 x 127 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781513133003\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Denis Mackail","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":44098880733434,"sku":"9781513133003","price":13.47,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1669984665910_book.jpg?v=1670313376","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/romance-to-the-rescue-9781513133003","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}