Derelicts
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ISBN10: 1162629371
ISBN13: 9781162629377
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 322
Weight: 1.22
Height: 0.67 Width: 7.50 Depth: 9.25
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781162629377
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 322
Weight: 1.22
Height: 0.67 Width: 7.50 Depth: 9.25
Language: English
Derelicts is a novel written by William J. Locke. The story is set in London and revolves around the life of a young man named David Ross. David is a struggling artist who is trying to make a name for himself in the art world. He is also trying to find his place in society, as he comes from a lower-class background and feels like a derelict in the eyes of the upper class.David's life takes a turn when he meets a wealthy woman named Lady Holme. Lady Holme takes an interest in David's art and becomes his patron. She also becomes his lover, despite the fact that she is married. David is torn between his love for Lady Holme and his desire to make a name for himself as an artist.As David's career takes off, he becomes more and more successful. However, his relationship with Lady Holme becomes more complicated, and he begins to question whether he truly loves her or if he is simply using her for his own gain.Derelicts is a story about love, art, and class struggle. It explores the themes of ambition, morality, and the price of success. The novel is a timeless classic that is still relevant today, as it speaks to the struggles that many people face in trying to find their place in society and pursue their dreams.1897. 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.
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