A Pedigree In Pawn (1898)

By Arthur Henry Veysey

Book Overview

A Pedigree In Pawn is a novel written by Arthur Henry Veysey and first published in 1898. The story revolves around a young woman named Dolly, who is the daughter of a wealthy baronet. Dolly is a beautiful and charming young lady, but she is also very naive and easily manipulated by those around her.When Dolly's father dies, she is left with a large inheritance and a valuable pedigree, which makes her a desirable catch for any wealthy suitor. However, Dolly's inheritance is soon stolen by a dishonest lawyer, leaving her penniless and alone.Desperate to regain her fortune, Dolly turns to a group of swindlers who promise to help her recover her inheritance in exchange for her cooperation in a series of fraudulent schemes. As Dolly becomes more deeply involved in their criminal activities, she begins to realize the true cost of her actions and the danger she has put herself in.A Pedigree In Pawn is a gripping tale of greed, betrayal, and redemption, set against the backdrop of Victorian England. With its vivid characters and intricate plot, this novel is sure to captivate readers of all ages.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164542346
• ISBN13: 9781164542346
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 248 Pages
• Weight: 0.74 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"