Ambrose Fecit Or The Peer And The Printer: A Novel (1867)

By Thomas Dunn English

Book Overview

Ambrose Fecit Or The Peer And The Printer: A Novel is a work of historical fiction written by Thomas Dunn English and first published in 1867. The novel tells the story of Ambrose Fecit, a skilled printer who rises to fame and fortune in 18th century London. Fecit's success attracts the attention of a wealthy peer, Lord Mervyn, who becomes his patron and friend. However, their relationship is soon tested when Fecit falls in love with Lady Mervyn, the peer's beautiful and intelligent wife. As Fecit and Lady Mervyn struggle to resist their feelings for each other, they are drawn into a dangerous web of political intrigue and scandal that threatens to destroy them both. With vivid characters, richly detailed settings, and a gripping plot, Ambrose Fecit Or The Peer And The Printer is a compelling tale of love, ambition, and betrayal in the world of 18th century London.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: 1164563815
• ISBN13: 9781164563815
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 138 Pages
• Weight: 0.43 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"