Heavy Odds: A Novel (1896)

By Marcus Clarke

Book Overview

Heavy Odds is a novel written by Marcus Andrew Hislop Clarke in 1896. The story is set in Australia and follows the life of a young man named Paul De Gex, who is born into a wealthy family. Despite his privileged upbringing, Paul is a restless and ambitious young man who is determined to make his own way in the world. As the story unfolds, Paul faces numerous challenges and setbacks, including financial ruin, a failed marriage, and the loss of his closest friend. Despite these heavy odds, Paul remains determined to succeed and eventually rises to the top of his profession. Throughout the novel, Clarke explores themes of ambition, love, betrayal, and redemption. The story is told in a vivid and engaging style, with rich descriptions of the Australian landscape and colorful characters that bring the story to life. Overall, Heavy Odds is a gripping and emotionally powerful novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into Australian society in the late 19th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Australian literature, history, or culture.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: 1104175142
• ISBN13: 9781104175146
• Release Date: March 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 388 Pages
• Weight: 1.14 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"