The Marquis Of Putney (1905)

By Richard Marsh

Book Overview

The Marquis of Putney is a novel written by Richard Marsh and published in 1905. The story revolves around the life of the Marquis of Putney, who is a wealthy and influential man in London society. He is known for his extravagant lifestyle and his love for gambling, which has led him into debt. The Marquis is forced to marry a wealthy American heiress to pay off his debts, but he soon realizes that he has made a mistake. He falls in love with a young woman who is not of his social class and is faced with the dilemma of choosing between his love and his duty to his family and society. The novel explores themes of love, class, and societal expectations. It also provides a glimpse into the lives of the upper class in London during the early 20th century. The Marquis of Putney is a classic novel that has stood the test of time and is still enjoyed by readers today.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: 1104261189
• ISBN13: 9781104261184
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 360 Pages
• Weight: 1.06 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"