The Carved Cartoon

The Carved Cartoon: A Picture Of The Past is a novel written by Austin Clare in 1896. The story is set in the English countryside during the late 1800s and follows the lives of two families the Mervyns and the Darnells. The plot revolves around a mysterious carved cartoon which is discovered by the Mervyns in their ancestral home. This cartoon depicts a scene from the past and is believed to hold a secret that could change the course of history. As the Mervyns and Darnells become embroiled in the mystery surrounding the cartoon they uncover long-buried family secrets and scandals. The novel explores themes of family loyalty betrayal and the consequences of the past on the present. The characters in the book are well-developed and complex with their own motivations and desires. The writing style is descriptive and atmospheric transporting the reader to the English countryside and immersing them in the world of the Mervyns and Darnells. Overall The Carved Cartoon: A Picture Of The Past is a captivating historical novel that will appeal to fans of mystery family sagas and English literature.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.