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A Gentleman's Gentleman

- Being Certain Pages From The Life And Strange Adventures Of Nicolas Steele (1896)

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A Gentleman's Gentleman: Being Certain Pages From The Life And Strange Adventures Of Nicolas Steele is a novel written by Max Pemberton and originally published in 1896. The book follows the life of Nicolas Steele, a gentleman's gentleman who serves the wealthy and aristocratic members of Victorian society. The novel is divided into several chapters, each of which details a different episode in Steele's life. Through these episodes, readers are introduced to the various characters and social classes that Steele encounters in his work. The book also explores Steele's personal life, including his romantic relationships and his own aspirations for social mobility.Throughout the book, Steele finds himself in a variety of unusual and sometimes dangerous situations, including a duel, a kidnapping, and a murder investigation. Despite these challenges, Steele remains steadfastly loyal to his employers and maintains his reputation as a skilled and discreet servant.Overall, A Gentleman's Gentleman is a fascinating glimpse into the world of Victorian society, as seen through the eyes of a servant. Pemberton's writing is witty and engaging, and the book offers a unique perspective on the social dynamics of the era.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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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781166462208
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 260
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x14 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 354 g.
  • BLACK WEEK
Leveringstid: 2-3 uger
Forventet levering: 13. december 2024

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A Gentleman's Gentleman: Being Certain Pages From The Life And Strange Adventures Of Nicolas Steele is a novel written by Max Pemberton and originally published in 1896. The book follows the life of Nicolas Steele, a gentleman's gentleman who serves the wealthy and aristocratic members of Victorian society. The novel is divided into several chapters, each of which details a different episode in Steele's life. Through these episodes, readers are introduced to the various characters and social classes that Steele encounters in his work. The book also explores Steele's personal life, including his romantic relationships and his own aspirations for social mobility.Throughout the book, Steele finds himself in a variety of unusual and sometimes dangerous situations, including a duel, a kidnapping, and a murder investigation. Despite these challenges, Steele remains steadfastly loyal to his employers and maintains his reputation as a skilled and discreet servant.Overall, A Gentleman's Gentleman is a fascinating glimpse into the world of Victorian society, as seen through the eyes of a servant. Pemberton's writing is witty and engaging, and the book offers a unique perspective on the social dynamics of the era.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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