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First published in 1911.

Reproduction of the original: Mrs. Maxon Protests by Anthony Hope

Mrs. Maxon Protests is a novel written by British author Anthony Hope. The book is set in the early 20th century and tells the story of Mrs. Maxon, a wealthy and privileged woman who becomes disillusioned with her life of luxury and decides to use her position to fight for social... Read Full Overview

"Mrs Maxon Protests" from Anthony Hope. English novelist and playwright (1863-1933).

1910. Hope was a barrister who gave up the law after the success of his novel The Prisoner of Zenda. The book begins: Inkpat! She shot out the word in a bitter playfulness, making it serve for the climax of her complaints. Hobart Gaynor repeated the world-if it could be called... Read Full Overview

Mrs. Maxon Protests is a novel by British author Anthony Hope. It was first published in 1902 and tells the story of a young American woman named Barbara Maxon who is married to a wealthy Englishman named Sir John Maxon. Despite her privileged lifestyle, Barbara is unhappy with... Read Full Overview

"Inkpat " She shot out the word in a bitter playfulness, making it serve for the climax of her complaints. Hobart Gaynor repeated the word-if it could be called a word-after his companion in an interrogative tone. "Yes, just hopeless inkpat, and there's an end of it " Mrs. Maxon... Read Full Overview

Mrs. Maxon Protests is one of the best works by the Anthony HOpe.Sir Anthony Hope Hawkins, better known as Anthony Hope (9 February 1863 - 8 July 1933), was an English novelist and playwright. He was a prolific writer, especially of adventure novels.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

Sir Anthony Hope Hawkins, better known as Anthony Hope (9 February 1863 - 8 July 1933), was a British novelist and playwright. He was a prolific writer, especially of adventure novels but he is remembered predominantly for only two books: The Prisoner of Zenda (1894) and its... Read Full Overview