The Usurper

By William John Locke

Book Overview

The Usurper by William J. Locke is a gripping novel that tells the story of a young man named George, who is suddenly thrust into a position of power and responsibility when he inherits a large fortune from his uncle. However, his newfound wealth and status come with a catch: he must marry his cousin, Lady Mildred, in order to keep the money in the family. George is torn between his duty to his family and his love for another woman, and he must navigate the treacherous waters of high society to find a way out of his predicament. Along the way, he encounters a cast of colorful characters, including Lady Mildred's scheming mother and a mysterious stranger who seems to know more about George's past than he lets on. As the plot thickens and the stakes get higher, George must use all of his wit and cunning to outmaneuver his enemies and claim his rightful place in the world. The Usurper is a classic tale of love, betrayal, and redemption, and it is sure to keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.1901. A novel by the British author. This is one of 28 works by Locke available from Kessinger Publishing.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: 116262938X
• ISBN13: 9781162629384
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 1.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 7.5" x 9.3"