"The Roll-Call" by Arnold Bennett is a story set in the early 1900s that follows George Edwin Cannon, a young, driven architect, as he journeys through his career in London and a budding romance with Marguerite Haim, his landlady’s daughter. The narrative explores George's professional world and his artistic exploration of London and his relationship with Marguerite. The book begins by introducing George at his job at Lucas & Enwright architects, where he dreams of moving to Chelsea, a place he views as full of art. He meets Mr. Haim at work, who later introduces him to Marguerite. As George tackles his work and passions, he becomes captivated by Marguerite, hinting at a deeper exploration of love and artistic goals set against London life.
The Roll-Call
By Arnold Bennett
In a world of emerging urban landscapes, an ambitious architect chases both professional success and a captivating romance.
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About the AuthorEnoch Arnold Bennett was an English author, best known as a novelist, who wrote prolifically. Between the 1890s and the 1930s he completed 34 novels, seven volumes of short stories, 13 plays, and a daily journal totalling more than a million words. He wrote articles and stories for more than 100 newspapers and periodicals, worked in and briefly ran the Ministry of Information during the First World War, and wrote for the cinema in the 1920s. Sales of his books were substantial, and he was the most financially successful British author of his day.
Enoch Arnold Bennett was an English author, best known as a novelist, who wrote prolifically. Between the 1890s and the 1930s he completed 34 novels, seven volumes of short stories, 13 plays, and a daily journal totalling more than a million words. He wrote articles and stories for more than 100 newspapers and periodicals, worked in and briefly ran the Ministry of Information during the First World War, and wrote for the cinema in the 1920s. Sales of his books were substantial, and he was the most financially successful British author of his day.
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