In Market Overt: A Novel (1894)

By James Payn

Book Overview

Market Overt is a novel written by James Payn and published in 1894. The story is set in London and revolves around the life of a young man named Hugh Ingelow. Hugh is an ambitious and hardworking clerk who is determined to make a name for himself in the business world. He is also deeply in love with his childhood friend, Dolly Dutton, who is the daughter of a wealthy merchant.As the story progresses, Hugh's career takes off, and he becomes a successful businessman. However, his love life is not as smooth sailing, as Dolly is engaged to another man. Despite this, Hugh continues to pursue her and eventually wins her heart.The novel also explores the themes of social class and the struggle for power in the business world. It portrays the cut-throat competition and the ruthless tactics employed by businessmen to gain an advantage over their rivals.Overall, Market Overt is a captivating tale of love, ambition, and the pursuit of success in Victorian London. It provides an insightful look into the social and economic conditions of the era and the challenges faced by young men trying to make their mark in the world.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: 1165486105
• ISBN13: 9781165486106
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 308 Pages
• Weight: 0.91 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"