The House Of Chance (1912)

By Gertie De S Wentworth-James and Gertie S. Wentworth- De James

Book Overview

The House of Chance is a novel by Gertie De S. Wentworth-James, first published in 1912. The story follows the life of a young woman named Marion Grey, who inherits a large fortune from her late father. With her newfound wealth, Marion sets out to explore the world and live life to the fullest. However, her plans are soon derailed when she falls in love with a charming but unscrupulous man named Ralph Delahaye. Ralph convinces Marion to invest her money in a risky business venture, which ultimately leads to her financial ruin. Desperate and alone, Marion turns to a mysterious man known only as ""The Stranger"" for help. Together, they embark on a dangerous journey to uncover the truth behind Ralph's deception and reclaim Marion's fortune. The House of Chance is a thrilling tale of love, betrayal, and redemption set against the backdrop of early 20th-century society.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: 1437311288
• ISBN13: 9781437311280
• Release Date: November 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 316 Pages
• Weight: 0.93 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"