The Cheerful Blackguard (1915)

By Roger S. Pocock and Roger Pocock

Book Overview

The Cheerful Blackguard is a novel written by Roger S. Pocock and published in 1915. The story follows the adventures of a charming and roguish character named Jack Meredith, who is known as the ""cheerful blackguard"" due to his penchant for mischief and troublemaking. Jack is a British soldier stationed in India, and he spends his time gambling, drinking, and romancing women.Despite his reckless behavior, Jack is also a loyal and brave soldier who is respected by his comrades. He becomes involved in a plot to steal a valuable diamond from a local Indian prince, which leads him on a dangerous journey through the Indian countryside. Along the way, Jack meets a beautiful and mysterious woman named Princess Yasmini, who becomes his ally in the quest for the diamond.The novel is filled with action, adventure, and romance, as Jack and Yasmini navigate their way through treacherous terrain and dangerous enemies. Pocock's vivid descriptions of India and its people add depth and richness to the story, and his portrayal of Jack as a flawed but likable hero makes for a compelling read. The Cheerful Blackguard is a classic adventure novel that will appeal to fans of historical fiction and action-packed tales.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: 116580767X
• ISBN13: 9781165807673
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 410 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"