Cousin William, And The Man Of Many Friends (1837)

By Theodore Edward Hook

Book Overview

Cousin William, And The Man Of Many Friends is a novel written by Theodore Edward Hook and published in 1837. The story revolves around the character of William Delamere, a young and wealthy man who is known for his charm and popularity. William's cousin, Harry Melville, is less fortunate and struggles to make ends meet. Despite their differences in wealth and status, the two cousins are close friends.The plot of the novel is driven by William's desire to help his cousin Harry, who is in debt and facing financial ruin. William uses his connections and social influence to try and help Harry, but his efforts are complicated by the interference of a mysterious stranger known only as ""the Man of Many Friends."" As the story unfolds, William and Harry become embroiled in a web of deceit and intrigue, with the Man of Many Friends at the center of it all.The novel is a classic example of Victorian-era literature, with its focus on social class, wealth, and morality. It also features elements of mystery and suspense, as the reader is kept guessing about the true identity and motives of the Man of Many Friends. Despite its age, Cousin William, And The Man Of Many Friends remains a popular and engaging read for lovers of classic literature.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: 1104638789
• ISBN13: 9781104638788
• Release Date: June 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.72 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"