Publisher's Synopsis
The Green Overcoat is a novel written by Hilaire Belloc and published in 1912. The story follows the life of a young man named Edward Burden who inherits a large fortune from his father. With his newfound wealth, Edward sets out to explore the world and experience all that life has to offer. Along the way, he meets a variety of characters, including a beautiful woman named Mary who captures his heart.As Edward travels through Europe, he becomes increasingly disillusioned with the superficiality and materialism of the upper classes. He begins to question the value of his wealth and the purpose of his life. Eventually, he returns to England and begins to live a simpler, more meaningful existence.The Green Overcoat is a thought-provoking novel that explores themes of wealth, love, and the search for meaning in life. Belloc's writing is engaging and insightful, and his characters are well-developed and relatable. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in early 20th century literature and the human experience.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
