The Duke (1900)
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ISBN10: 1164923595
ISBN13: 9781164923596
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 348
Weight: 1.03
Height: 0.72 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781164923596
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 348
Weight: 1.03
Height: 0.72 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Duke is a novel written by Joseph Storer Clouston and originally published in 1900. The story is set in England during the late 19th century and follows the life of the Duke of Bletchley, a wealthy and powerful aristocrat who is known for his extravagant lifestyle and his many scandalous affairs.As the story unfolds, readers are introduced to a cast of characters who are all connected to the Duke in some way, including his family members, friends, and lovers. Through their eyes, we see the Duke's rise to power and his eventual downfall, as his reckless behavior and poor decisions catch up with him.Throughout the novel, Clouston explores themes of love, betrayal, and the corrupting influence of wealth and power. He also offers a glimpse into the world of the English aristocracy during this time period, with its rigid social hierarchy and strict codes of conduct.Overall, The Duke is a gripping and entertaining novel that offers a fascinating look at the lives of the wealthy and powerful in Victorian England.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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