The Landlord at Lion's Head

The Landlord at Lion's Head is a novel written by William Dean Howells published in 1897. The story is set in Boston and follows the life of Marcia Gaylord a young woman who inherits a boarding house called Lion's Head from her late father. Marcia is determined to make a success of the business but she soon realizes that she has a lot to learn about managing a boarding house and dealing with the eccentric tenants who live there.One of the most interesting characters in the novel is the landlord himself Bartley Hubbard. Bartley is a journalist who is always looking for a good story and he becomes intrigued by Marcia and her struggles to run Lion's Head. As the two become closer Marcia begins to see that Bartley is not the honest and trustworthy man she thought he was and she must decide whether to continue her relationship with him or to cut ties and focus on her business.The Landlord at Lion's Head is a novel that explores themes of love loyalty and the challenges of running a business. It is a portrait of life in late 19th century Boston with vivid descriptions of the city and its inhabitants. Howells is known for his realism and attention to detail and this novel is no exception. It is a compelling story that will keep readers engaged from beginning to end.1897. Howells was an American realist author. He wrote for various magazines including Atlantic Monthly and Harper�������s Magazine. His career blossomed after the publication of his first realist novel A Modern Instance. The book begins: If you looked at the mountain from the west the line of the summit was wandering and uncertain like that of most mountaintops; but seen from the east the mass of granite showing above the dense forests of the lower slopes had the form of a sleeping lion. The flanks and haunches were vaguely distinguished from the mass; but the mighty head resting with its tossed mane upon the vast paws stretched before it was boldly sculptured against the sky. The likeness could not have been more perfect when you had it in profile if it had been a definite intention of art; and you could travel far north and far south before the illusion vanished. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.