Five Thousand An Hour: How Johnny Gamble Won The Heiress

By George Randolph Chester

Book Overview

""Five Thousand An Hour: How Johnny Gamble Won The Heiress"" is a novel written by George Randolph Chester. The book tells the story of Johnny Gamble, a charming and cunning young man who sets his sights on winning the heart of a wealthy heiress named Miss Weatherby. Johnny is determined to marry Miss Weatherby, not for love, but for her fortune. He devises a plan to win her over by pretending to be a wealthy businessman and showering her with expensive gifts and extravagant gestures. As Johnny's plan unfolds, he finds himself falling in love with Miss Weatherby, but he is unsure if she feels the same way. Meanwhile, Miss Weatherby's family and friends are suspicious of Johnny's motives and try to warn her against him. The novel is set in the early 1900s and takes place in New York City and the surrounding areas. The story is full of twists and turns as Johnny tries to outsmart those who stand in his way and win the heart of the woman he desires. Overall, ""Five Thousand An Hour: How Johnny Gamble Won The Heiress"" is a thrilling tale of love, deception, and ambition. It is a classic novel that has stood the test of time and continues to captivate readers today.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: 1163794791
• ISBN13: 9781163794791
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 408 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"