One Of Us: A Novel In Verse

By Gilbert Frankau

Book Overview

One of Us is a novel written in verse by Gilbert Frankau. The story revolves around the life of a young man named John Chilcote, who is a member of the British Parliament. He is a rising star in the political arena and is well-respected by his colleagues. However, John has a secret that he has been keeping from everyone around him. He is addicted to drugs and alcohol, and his addiction is slowly destroying his life.As the story progresses, John's addiction becomes more and more apparent, and his behavior becomes increasingly erratic. He begins to neglect his duties as a member of Parliament, and his personal relationships suffer as a result. Despite the efforts of his friends and family to help him, John's addiction continues to spiral out of control, and he eventually hits rock bottom.One of Us is a powerful and poignant novel that explores the devastating effects of addiction on individuals and their loved ones. Frankau's use of verse adds an extra layer of emotion and depth to the story, making it a truly unforgettable reading experience.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: 1417960450
• ISBN13: 9781417960453
• Release Date: May 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 180 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"