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First published in 1900.

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 but he is remembered predominantly for only two books: The Prisoner of Zenda (1894) and its... Read Full Overview

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Quisant is one of the greatest 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.

A shrunken sallow old lady, dressed in rusty ill-shaped black and adorned with an evidently false 'front' of fair hair, sat in a tiny flat whose windows overlooked Hyde Park from south to north. She was listening to a tall loose-built dark young man who walked restlessly about... Read Full Overview

Alexander Quisant becomes a power in the house of commons and a ruler in tha trealm of finance known in London as "the city," all by the grace of a ready tongue, an adjustable conscience, and the stupidity of his fellow men. Lady May marries him knowing that he is uncouth and... Read Full Overview

A shrunken sallow old lady, dressed in rusty ill-shaped black and adorned with an evidently false 'front' of fair hair, sat in a tiny flat whose windows overlooked Hyde Park from south to north. She was listening to a tall loose-built dark young man who walked restlessly about... Read Full Overview

Excerpt from Quisante: Novel A Shrunken sallow old lady, dressed in rusty ill-shaped black and adorned with an evidently false 'front' of fair hair, sat in a tiny flat whose windows overlooked Hyde Park from south to north. She was listening to a tall loose-built dark young man... Read Full Overview

In this gripping tale, a man named Quisant seeks to realize his ambitions and make a name for himself in the competitive world of politics. With themes of loyalty, betrayal, and redemption, this novel is sure to captivate readers from start to finish.

This work has... Read Full Overview

In this gripping tale, a man named Quisant? seeks to realize his ambitions and make a name for himself in the competitive world of politics. With themes of loyalty, betrayal, and redemption, this novel is sure to captivate readers from start to finish.

This work has... Read Full Overview

Step back in time with Anthony Hope's "Quisante," a captivating journey into the social life and customs of England. This meticulously prepared edition brings to life a world of nobility, romance, and intricate social dynamics. Immerse yourself in a historical fiction where... Read Full Overview

Step back in time with Anthony Hope's "Quisante," a captivating journey into the social life and customs of England. This meticulously prepared edition brings to life a world of nobility, romance, and intricate social dynamics. Immerse yourself in a historical fiction where... Read Full Overview

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