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The Marquis Of Putney (1905)

The Marquis Of Putney (1905)

Marsh, Richard

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ISBN10: 1165545799
ISBN13: 9781165545797
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 360
Weight: 1.06
Height: 0.75 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Marquis of Putney is a novel by Richard Marsh, first published in 1905. It tells the story of the titular character, the Marquis of Putney, who is a wealthy and influential member of British high society. The Marquis is known for his extravagant lifestyle, his love of gambling, and his many romantic liaisons.The novel begins with the Marquis losing a large sum of money at the gaming tables, which forces him to sell off some of his valuable possessions to pay his debts. He then becomes embroiled in a scandal involving a young woman who claims to be his illegitimate daughter. The Marquis denies the claim but is forced to confront his own past and the consequences of his actions.As the story unfolds, the Marquis is drawn into a web of intrigue and deception, as various characters seek to manipulate him for their own ends. He must navigate a complex social hierarchy, deal with jealous rivals, and confront his own flaws and weaknesses.The Marquis of Putney is a compelling portrait of a man caught between his own desires and the expectations of society. It is a vivid and engaging portrayal of the world of British aristocracy in the early 20th century, and a powerful exploration of the human condition.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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