The Governor's Man (1919)

By John Henry Macartney Abbott

Book Overview

The Governor's Man is a novel written by John Henry Macartney Abbott and published in 1919. The story is set in the late 19th century and revolves around the life of a young man named David Carrington, who becomes the personal secretary to the Governor of a British colony in the Caribbean.As Carrington navigates the complex political and social landscape of the colony, he becomes embroiled in a web of intrigue and corruption. Along the way, he falls in love with the Governor's daughter, leading to a series of challenges and obstacles that threaten to derail his career and personal life.The novel explores themes of power, ambition, love, and betrayal, as well as the complex relationship between colonial powers and their subjects. It is a gripping tale of political intrigue and personal drama, set against the backdrop of a rapidly changing world.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: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1436625955
• ISBN13: 9781436625951
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"