Duke Jones (1915)

By Ethel Sidgwick

Book Overview

""Duke Jones"" is a novel written by Ethel Sidgwick and published in 1915. The story revolves around the titular character, Duke Jones, who is a young man from a humble background trying to make a name for himself in the world. Duke is ambitious and determined, and he works hard to achieve his goals despite facing numerous obstacles and setbacks along the way.The novel is set in early 20th century England, and it explores themes such as class, social mobility, love, and ambition. The story follows Duke as he rises through the ranks of society, from his humble beginnings as a clerk to his eventual success as a businessman and politician.Throughout the book, Duke is torn between his desire for success and his love for a woman named Muriel, who comes from a wealthy family. Their relationship is complicated by the difference in their social status, and Duke must decide whether to pursue his ambition or follow his heart.""Duke Jones"" is a well-written and engaging novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the social and cultural norms of early 20th century England. It is a story of perseverance, love, and the pursuit of one's dreams, and it 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: 1164045393
• ISBN13: 9781164045397
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 460 Pages
• Weight: 1.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"