The Flea (1913)

By Harold Russell

Book Overview

The Flea is a novel written by Harold Russell and published in 1913. The story revolves around a young man named Tom who is struggling to make ends meet in London. He meets a woman named Mary who is a prostitute, and they begin a relationship. However, Tom soon discovers that Mary is not who she seems, and he becomes embroiled in a dangerous world of crime and deceit.As the story progresses, Tom finds himself caught up in a web of lies and betrayal, with no way out. He must navigate the dangerous underworld of London's criminal gangs, all while trying to protect the woman he loves.The Flea is a gripping tale of love, betrayal, and redemption set against the backdrop of early 20th century London. Russell's vivid descriptions of the city and its inhabitants bring the story to life, and the characters are complex and well-developed. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in historical fiction or crime novels.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: 1164058592
• ISBN13: 9781164058595
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.44 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"