The Man Of Fortune: A Story Of The Present Day (1859)

By Albany De Fonblanque

Book Overview

The Man of Fortune: A Story of the Present Day is a novel written by Albany De Grenier Fonblanque Jr. and published in 1859. The story follows the life of a man named Walter Maynard, who rises from humble beginnings to become a successful businessman and political figure. Along the way, he faces numerous challenges and moral dilemmas, including a romantic entanglement with a woman who is already married. The novel explores themes of ambition, wealth, power, and the corrupting influence of money on society. Fonblanque Jr. uses vivid descriptions and engaging characters to bring the world of Victorian England to life, and the story offers a fascinating glimpse into the social and political issues of the era. Despite its age, The Man of Fortune remains a compelling read for anyone interested in classic literature or the history of the Victorian era.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: 1437327192
• ISBN13: 9781437327199
• Release Date: November 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 420 Pages
• Weight: 1.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"