A Cut and a Kiss is a novel written by British author Anthony Hope. The book is set in the 18th century and tells the story of a young man named Richard Clephane, who is forced to flee his home after being accused of a crime he did not commit. He seeks refuge with his uncle, who is a doctor, and begins a new life under an assumed name. Richard falls in love with his cousin, Alice, but she is already engaged to another man. As Richard tries to win...