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Second String is a novel written by Anthony Hope and published in 1910. The story revolves around a man named Jack Devereux, who is a second-string actor in a London theatre company. He is in love with a woman named Olive, who is also an actress in the same company. However,... Read Full Overview

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

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

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

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

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for... Read Full Overview

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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

Second String

Second String by Anthony Hope is one of the greatest works in the field of literature. It is one of the vintage collections by the Anthony Hope.

Jack Rock stood in his shop in High Street. He was not very often to be seen there nowadays; he bred and bought, but he no longer killed, and rarely sold, in person. These latter and lesser functions he left to his deputy, Simpson, for he had gradually developed a bye-trade which... Read Full Overview

Harry becomes engaged to Miss Vivien Wellgood, all the while carrying on a secret flirtation with Vivien's hired companion, Miss Isobel Vintry. Harry's father, a widower, also has his eye on Miss Vintry as a possible wife. When Andy discovers the secret relationship of Harry... Read Full Overview

Second String, a classical book, has been considered essential throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This... Read Full Overview

Second String by Anthony Hope is a compelling novel set in the Victorian/Edwardian era, focusing on the intricacies of romance and social dynamics in a small British town. The story revolves around a love triangle, where the characters are caught between love, duty, and the expectations... Read Full Overview

Step back in time to the heart of 20th-century British politics with Anthony Hope's "Second String," a captivating novel of political intrigue and mystery. Delve into the inner workings of Great Britain's government during a pivotal era, where secrets and power struggles intertwine... Read Full Overview

Step back in time to the heart of 20th-century British politics with Anthony Hope's "Second String," a captivating novel of political intrigue and mystery. Delve into the inner workings of Great Britain's government during a pivotal era, where secrets and power struggles intertwine... Read Full Overview