Bøger af George Barr McCutcheon

First published in 1914, this novel by best-selling author George McCutcheon tells how a man's jealousy of his wife ruins their marriage. She finally leaves him and changes her name. Several years later, they meet again but he doesn't recognize her. They marry again with the hope he is changed for the better...

West wind drift by George Barr McCutcheon. This book is a reproduction of the original book published in 1920 and may have some imperfections such as marks or hand-written notes.

First published in 1918, this short novel by best-selling author George McCutcheon tells the story of a ring of German-American spies and saboteurs in the New York area during World War I...

The Hollow of Her Hand is a novel written by George Barr McCutcheon. It tells the story of Valerie West, a beautiful and charming young woman who is used to getting what she wants. She meets a wealthy businessman named Harvey D. Maxwell on a train and sets her sights on him, determined to marry him for his money.However, things become complicated when Valerie falls in love with Harvey's son, Jack. Jack is engaged to another woman, but he is drawn to Valerie's beauty and charisma. As their relationship develops, Valerie must decide whether to pursue her own selfish desires or follow her heart.The novel is set in the early 20th century and explores themes of love, money, and morality. It also delves into the complexities of relationships and the choices we make in life. With its vivid descriptions and engaging characters, The Hollow of Her Hand is a compelling read that will keep readers hooked until the very end.1912. American newspaperman and novelist McCutcheon's book begins: The train, which had roared through a withering gale of sleet all the way up from New York, came to a standstill, with many an earsplitting sigh, alongside the little station, and a reluctant porter opened his vestibule door to descend to the snow-swept platform: a solitary passenger had reached the journey's end. The swirl of snow and sleet screaming out of the blackness at the end of the station building enveloped the porter in an instant, and cut his ears and neck with stinging force as he turned his back against the gale. See other titles by this author 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.

Far off in the mountain lands, somewhere to the east of the setting sun, lies the principality of Graustark, serene relic of rare old feudal days. The traveler reaches the little domain after an arduous, sometimes perilous journey from the great European capitals, whether they be north or south or west- never east. He crosses great rivers and wide plains; he winds through fertile valleys and over barren plateaus; he twists and turns and climbs among sombre gorges and rugged mountains; he touches the cold clouds in one day and the placid warmth of the valley in the next. One does not go to Graustark for a pleasure jaunt. It is too far from the rest of the world and the ways are often dangerous because of the strife among the tribes of the intervening mountains. If one hungers for excitement and peril he finds it in the journey from the north or the south into the land of the Graustarkians.

Young Rossiter did not like the task. The more he thought of it as he whirled northward on the Empire State Express the more distasteful it seemed to grow. "Hang it all," he thought, throwing down his magazine in disgust, "it's like police work. And heaven knows I haven't wanted to be a cop since we lived in Newark twenty years ago. Why the dickens did old Wharton marry her? He's an old ass, and he's getting just what he might have expected. She's twenty-five and beautiful; he's seventy and a sight. I've a notion to chuck the whole affair and go back to the simple but virtuous Tenderloin. It's not my sort, that's all, and I was an idiot for mixing in it. The firm served me a shabby trick when it sent me out to work up this case for Wharton. It's a regular Peeping Tom Job, and I don't like it."

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The Husbands of Edith is a novel written by George Barr McCutcheon. The story revolves around the life of Edith, a young and beautiful woman who has been married three times. Each of her marriages ended in tragedy, leaving her alone and vulnerable. The novel delves into the reasons behind her failed marriages and the impact they had on her life. The first husband, John, was a wealthy businessman who was obsessed with his work and neglected Edith. The second husband, Arthur, was a charming artist who turned out to be a fraud and a cheat. The third husband, Richard, was a young doctor who died in a tragic accident shortly after their marriage. As Edith tries to move on from her past and start a new life, she is haunted by the memories of her failed marriages. She is also pursued by a wealthy and handsome man, who is determined to make her his fourth wife. Edith must decide whether to take a chance on love again or to remain alone and independent. The Husbands of Edith is a compelling story of love, loss, and resilience. McCutcheon's vivid descriptions and engaging characters make this novel a must-read for fans of historical fiction and romance.1908. And decorations by Theodore B. Hapgood. Contents: Husbands and Wife; The Sister-in-Law; The Distant Cousins; The Would-Be Brother-in-Law; The Friends of the Family; Other Relations; The Three Guardians; and The Prodigal Husband. See other titles by this author 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.

Excerpt: Two events of great importance took place in Tinkletown on the night of May 6, 1918. The first, occurring at half-past ten o'clock, was of sufficient consequence to rouse the entire population out of bed-thereby creating a situation, almost unique, which allowed every one in town to participate in all the thrills of the second.

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THE Marchioness carefully draped the dust-cloth over the head of an andiron and, before putting the question to the parlour-maid, consulted, with the intensity of a near-sighted person, the ornate French clock in the centre of the mantelpiece. Then she brushed her fingers on the voluminous apron that almost completely enveloped her slight person. "Well, who is it, Julia?" "It's Lord Temple, ma'am, and he wants to know if you're too busy to come to the 'phone. If you are, I'm to ask you something." The Marchioness hesitated. "How do you know it is Lord Eric? Did he mention his name?" "He did, ma'am. He said 'this is Tom Trotter speaking, Julia, and is your mistress disengaged?' And so I knew it couldn't be any one else but his Lordship." "And what are you to ask me?" "He wants to know if he may bring a friend around tonight, ma'am. A gentleman from Constantinople, ma'am." "A Turk? He knows I do not like Turks," said the Marchioness, more to herself than to Julia.