Marjorie (1903)

Marjorie is a novel written by Justin Huntly McCarthy and published in 1903. The story revolves around the titular character, Marjorie Linden, a beautiful and wealthy young woman who is the toast of London society. Despite her privileged position, Marjorie is unhappy and feels unfulfilled, longing for something more than the shallow social life she leads.When Marjorie meets the charming and mysterious Captain Hugh Scarlett, she is immediately drawn to him. Scarlett is a soldier who has recently returned from India, and he brings a sense of adventure and excitement into Marjorie's life. However, Scarlett is not all he seems, and Marjorie soon finds herself caught up in a web of intrigue and danger.As Marjorie and Scarlett's relationship deepens, they become embroiled in a plot to overthrow the British government. Marjorie must decide where her loyalties lie and whether she is willing to risk everything for the man she loves.Set against the backdrop of Edwardian London, Marjorie is a thrilling tale of love, betrayal, and adventure. With its vivid descriptions of high society and political intrigue, it offers a fascinating glimpse into a bygone 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.