Marqueray's Duel (1920)

By Agnes Russell Weekes and Anthony Pryde

Book Overview

Marqueray's Duel is a novel written by Anthony Pryde and published in 1920. The story is set in France during the 1800s and revolves around the life of a young man named Marqueray. Marqueray is a talented painter who is deeply in love with a woman named Helene. However, Helene is engaged to another man, and Marqueray is heartbroken.One day, Marqueray becomes involved in a duel with a man named De Launay. The duel ends in tragedy, and Marqueray is forced to flee the country to avoid prosecution. He travels to England and begins a new life as an artist.Years later, Marqueray returns to France and discovers that Helene is still unmarried. He is determined to win her heart, but he must first confront the demons of his past. Marqueray's journey takes him through the streets of Paris, where he encounters old friends and enemies alike.As Marqueray struggles to come to terms with his past, he must also navigate the complex social and political landscape of France in the 1800s. The novel is a gripping tale of love, betrayal, and redemption, set against the backdrop of a tumultuous period in French history.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: 1164937693
• ISBN13: 9781164937692
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 410 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"