The Sowers - Merriman, Henry Seton
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"Will you please ask Catrina to send me money through the usual channel? No more than she has been sending. It will suffice for my small wants. Perhaps some day we may meet in Switzerland or in America. Tell the dear child that. Tell her I pray the good God to allow that meeting. As for Russia, her day has not come yet. It will not come in our time, my dear friend. We are only the sowers. So much for the future. Now about the past. I have not been idle. I know who stole the papers of the Charity League and sold them. I know who bought them and paid for them." Steinmetz closed the door. He came…mehr

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"Will you please ask Catrina to send me money through the usual channel? No more than she has been sending. It will suffice for my small wants. Perhaps some day we may meet in Switzerland or in America. Tell the dear child that. Tell her I pray the good God to allow that meeting. As for Russia, her day has not come yet. It will not come in our time, my dear friend. We are only the sowers. So much for the future. Now about the past. I have not been idle. I know who stole the papers of the Charity League and sold them. I know who bought them and paid for them." Steinmetz closed the door. He came back to the table. He was not smiling now -- quite the contrary. "Tell me," he said. "I want to know that badly." The Count Lanovitch looked up with a peculiar soft smile -- acquired in prison. There is no mistaking it. "Oh, I bear no ill will," he said. "I do," answered Steinmetz bluntly. "Who stole the papers from Thors?"
The Sowers is a novel written by Henry Seton Merriman and published in 1895. The story takes place in France during the 1800s and follows the lives of two brothers, Henri and Raoul de Sainfoy. Henri is a successful lawyer who becomes embroiled in a political scandal and is forced to flee the country. Raoul, on the other hand, is a carefree artist who falls in love with a young woman named Helene. As the story unfolds, the brothers' lives take very different paths. Henri becomes involved in a revolutionary movement and becomes a leader of the resistance, while Raoul struggles to maintain his artistic pursuits and keep his relationship with Helene intact. The novel explores themes of love, loyalty, and political upheaval, as well as the complex relationship between the two brothers.Merriman's writing style is characterized by vivid descriptions of the French countryside and the political turmoil of the time. The Sowers was praised for its depth of characterization and its exploration of complex themes, and it remains a classic of historical fiction to this day.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.
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Henry Seton Merriman (1862-1903) was a British author known for his adventure novels that often explored themes of colonialism, ambition, and social change. Born in England, Merriman spent time in various parts of the world, including India, which profoundly influenced his writing and provided rich settings for his stories. Merriman gained popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, with works such as ""The Sowers"" and ""The Phantom Future."" His novels are characterized by vivid descriptions, complex characters, and a keen observation of societal dynamics. He often depicted the tensions between traditional cultures and the encroachment of Western modernity, highlighting the moral and ethical dilemmas faced by individuals in rapidly changing environments. Despite his relatively short life, Merriman's writing left a lasting impact, and he is remembered for his ability to blend adventure with deeper philosophical inquiries. His work continues to be appreciated for its exploration of human nature and the intricacies of life in colonial contexts.