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The Affable Stranger (1920)

The Affable Stranger (1920)

McArthur, Peter

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ISBN10: 1164885006
ISBN13: 9781164885009
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 234
Weight: 0.70
Height: 0.49 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Affable Stranger is a novel written by Peter McArthur and published in 1920. The story revolves around the character of John Dene, a wealthy businessman from Canada who arrives in London with a plan to revolutionize the British Navy. Dene is an affable and charming stranger who quickly makes friends with a group of people who are fascinated by his ideas and his larger-than-life personality.As Dene's plans for the Navy begin to take shape, he faces opposition from powerful figures in the British government and military establishment. Despite these challenges, Dene remains determined to see his vision through, and his friends rally around him to help him achieve his goals.Along the way, Dene becomes involved in a romantic relationship with a young woman named Sybil Ross, who is drawn to his charisma and ambition. However, their relationship is complicated by the political and social forces that are working against Dene's plans.The Affable Stranger is a fast-paced and engaging novel that explores themes of ambition, power, and the challenges of bringing about change in a complex and entrenched system. It is a testament to the power of individual vision and determination, and a reminder of the importance of friendship and support in achieving one's goals.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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