The Old Card

By Roland Pertwee

Book Overview

The Old Card is a novel written by Roland Pertwee and first published in 1919. The story revolves around the character of Sir John Dory, an aging card player who is known for his skill and success at the game. However, as he grows older, he begins to feel that his reputation is in danger of fading away and so he sets out to prove himself once again.To do this, Sir John decides to enter a high-stakes card game against a group of younger players. The game is set to take place on a luxury yacht, and Sir John is determined to win at all costs. However, as the game progresses, he begins to realize that he may have bitten off more than he can chew.As the tension builds and the stakes get higher, Sir John must use all of his skill and experience to stay in the game. Along the way, he encounters a cast of colorful characters, including a beautiful young woman who may be more than she seems.The Old Card is a thrilling and suspenseful novel that explores the themes of aging, reputation, and the pursuit of success. It is a classic example of early 20th-century literature and a must-read for fans of the genre.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: 1437305997
• ISBN13: 9781437305999
• Release Date: November 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"