The Settling Price (1920)
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ISBN10: 143730964X
ISBN13: 9781437309645
Publisher: Indypublish.Com
Published: Nov 26 2008
Pages: 308
Weight: 1.17
Height: 0.65 Width: 7.50 Depth: 9.25
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781437309645
Publisher: Indypublish.Com
Published: Nov 26 2008
Pages: 308
Weight: 1.17
Height: 0.65 Width: 7.50 Depth: 9.25
Language: English
The Settling Price is a novel written by William Edward Hingston and published in 1920. The story is set in England and revolves around the life of a young man named John Chilcote. John is a member of the British Parliament and a rising star in the political arena. However, he has a secret that he has been hiding from everyone around him. John suffers from a split personality disorder, and he has been living a double life for years.As the story progresses, John's two personalities begin to clash, and he finds himself struggling to keep his secret hidden. He also becomes entangled in a love triangle with two women, one of whom is his secretary. The pressure of his personal and professional life begins to take a toll on John, and he must ultimately face the consequences of his actions.The Settling Price is a gripping tale of love, politics, and mental illness. Hingston's writing is engaging and thought-provoking, and the novel provides a fascinating insight into the world of British politics in the early 20th century. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in historical fiction, political thrillers, or psychological dramas.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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