Gambles With Destiny (1899)

By George Chetwynd Griffith

Book Overview

Gambles With Destiny is a novel written by George Griffith and published in 1899. The story is set in the late 19th century and follows the adventures of the protagonist, Hugh Glynde, a young man who is determined to make his fortune in the world. The novel is a classic tale of love, betrayal, and adventure.The story begins with Hugh Glynde inheriting a large sum of money from his father. With this newfound wealth, he decides to embark on a journey around the world, hoping to find his true calling in life. Along the way, he meets a variety of characters, including an adventurous young woman named Ethel Vandeleur, who captures his heart.As Hugh travels through exotic locations such as India and China, he becomes embroiled in a series of dangerous situations, including a shipwreck and a kidnapping. Despite these challenges, he remains determined to achieve his goals and make his fortune.Throughout the novel, Hugh must navigate a complex web of relationships and alliances, including a rivalry with a wealthy businessman named Sir John Laverick. As the story unfolds, Hugh must make difficult choices that will ultimately determine his fate.Gambles With Destiny is a thrilling adventure story that captures the spirit of the late 19th century. With its vivid descriptions of exotic locales and colorful characters, it is a must-read for fans of classic adventure novels.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: 1164020161
• ISBN13: 9781164020165
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 254 Pages
• Weight: 0.76 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"