An Affair Of Dishonor (1910)

By William De Morgan

Book Overview

""An Affair of Dishonor"" is a novel written by William De Morgan and first published in 1910. The story is set in the late 18th century and follows the lives of two young lovers, Richard and Hester. Richard is a naval officer who is sent to the West Indies on a mission, leaving Hester behind in England. While Richard is away, Hester is forced to marry another man, Sir James, due to pressure from her family. When Richard returns, he discovers Hester's marriage and is heartbroken. The novel explores themes of love, honor, and betrayal as the characters navigate their way through a society that places great emphasis on reputation and social status. De Morgan's writing is characterized by its wit, humor, and attention to detail, making ""An Affair of Dishonor"" a compelling read for fans of historical fiction.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: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1436537851
• ISBN13: 9781436537858
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 408 Pages
• Weight: 1.69 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"