The Rogue...

By William Edward Norris

Book Overview

The Rogue is a novel written by William Edward Norris and originally published in 1888. The book is set in Victorian England and follows the story of a young man named Dick Selwyn, who is the son of a wealthy banker. Despite his privileged upbringing, Dick is a bit of a rogue and enjoys living a carefree and adventurous lifestyle.The novel begins with Dick returning to England after spending several years abroad. He quickly becomes involved in a love triangle with two women, the beautiful and refined Lady Mary and the vivacious and unconventional Miss Ruth Fairfax. As Dick tries to navigate his feelings for these two women, he also becomes embroiled in a complex financial scheme involving his father's bank.Throughout the novel, Dick must confront the consequences of his reckless behavior and learn to take responsibility for his actions. Along the way, he also grapples with issues of class and privilege, as well as the changing social landscape of Victorian England.Overall, The Rogue is a gripping and entertaining novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of Victorian England. With its complex characters, intricate plot, and themes of love, betrayal, and redemption, it is a must-read for fans of classic literature.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: 1120923204
• ISBN13: 9781120923202
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 512 Pages
• Weight: 1.49 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"