Novel 275: Oswald John Frederick Crawfurd, The World We Live In (1884)
After five years in Baluchistan, a man returns to Scotland to pursue the woman he loves, now widowed.
Oswald John Frederick Crawfurd (1834-1909), aside from writing some ten novels, was British consul at Oporto from 1866-1890.
“A very good story, told with skill, taste, and what in music is called brio. . . . The talk is excellent, various, natural . . . ; characteristic, so that we know the talkers, and make mental portraits of them.” Spectator, July 5, 1884
“A capital novel. It is lively and sparkling throughout, and one can only regret that it is so short.” Athenaeum, July 5, 1884
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