The Gallant Rogue (1921)

By Burton Kline

Book Overview

The Gallant Rogue is a novel written by Burton Kline and published in 1921. The story revolves around the protagonist, Stephen Lane, who is a charming and handsome young man with a penchant for adventure and a reputation as a ladies' man. He is a skilled thief and con artist who uses his charm and wit to swindle wealthy women out of their money. However, Stephen's life takes a dramatic turn when he meets and falls in love with a beautiful young woman named Irene. She is a virtuous and kind-hearted woman who sees beyond Stephen's roguish exterior and recognizes the good in him. As their relationship deepens, Stephen begins to question his criminal lifestyle and considers turning over a new leaf.The novel follows Stephen's journey as he tries to leave his past behind and start a new life with Irene. However, his past catches up with him, and he is forced to confront the consequences of his actions. The Gallant Rogue is a thrilling tale of love, redemption, and the struggle to overcome one's past. It is a classic example of early 20th-century adventure fiction and is sure to captivate readers with its exciting plot and compelling characters.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: 1165113112
• ISBN13: 9781165113118
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 326 Pages
• Weight: 0.96 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"