A Duel (1904)

A Duel is a novel written by Richard Marsh in 1904. The story revolves around the protagonist, a young man named Mark Penwyn, who becomes embroiled in a deadly duel with a wealthy and powerful man named Sir John Darryll. The reason for the duel is a mystery, but it is clear that both men have a deep-seated hatred for each other. As the duel approaches, Mark is torn between his desire for revenge and his fear for his own life. The novel explores themes of class conflict, revenge, and the destructive power of hatred. Marsh's writing style is engaging and suspenseful, and he creates a vivid and atmospheric setting for the story. A Duel is a classic example of Victorian-era melodrama, and it remains a popular and influential work of fiction to this day.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.