Sir Hector's Watch (1887)

By Charles Granville

Book Overview

Sir Hector's Watch is a novel written by Charles Granville in 1887. The story revolves around the life of Sir Hector, a wealthy and respected member of society, who is deeply attached to his precious watch. The watch is not only a symbol of his status and wealth but also holds a sentimental value for him as it was gifted to him by his late father. One day, Sir Hector's watch is stolen from his possession, and he becomes obsessed with finding it. He hires a private detective to investigate the theft, but the case becomes more complicated than anticipated. The detective uncovers a web of deceit and betrayal that goes beyond the theft of the watch. As the investigation progresses, Sir Hector realizes that his obsession with the watch has blinded him to the true nature of those around him. The novel explores themes of greed, betrayal, and the consequences of obsession. Overall, Sir Hector's Watch is a gripping tale of mystery and intrigue set in Victorian England. It offers a glimpse into the social norms and values of the time and the lengths people would go to maintain their status and reputation.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: 1120707994
• ISBN13: 9781120707994
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 170 Pages
• Weight: 0.52 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"