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Simon Holmes: The Carpenter of Aspendale is a novel written by James Jackson Wray and published in 1885. The story is set in the small town of Aspendale, where Simon Holmes, a skilled carpenter, lives with his wife and children. Despite his talent, Simon struggles to make ends meet and provide for his family. One day, a wealthy businessman named Mr. Wilson arrives in Aspendale and offers Simon a job building a grand mansion. Simon is thrilled at the opportunity to earn a large sum of money, but soon realizes that Mr. Wilson's true intentions are not entirely honorable. As Simon works on the mansion, he becomes increasingly aware of the corruption and greed that permeate the town. He must navigate a web of deceit and betrayal to protect his family and stand up for what is right. The Carpenter of Aspendale is a powerful tale of morality and justice, exploring themes of social inequality and the struggle for a fair and just society. It is a timeless story that continues to resonate with readers today.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.