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Peter Penniless

- Gamekeeper And Gentleman (1884)

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Peter Penniless: Gamekeeper And Gentleman is a novel written by George Christopher Davies in 1884. The story follows the life of Peter, a gamekeeper who is falsely accused of a crime and forced to flee his home. He eventually finds himself in London, where he meets a wealthy gentleman who takes him under his wing and helps him rise to the upper echelons of society. Along the way, Peter falls in love with a beautiful young woman, but their relationship is threatened by his past and the social barriers that separate them. The novel explores themes of social mobility, justice, and love, and offers a vivid portrait of life in Victorian England. Through Peter's journey, the reader is invited to consider the complexities of class and identity, and to reflect on the power of redemption and forgiveness. Overall, Peter Penniless: Gamekeeper And Gentleman is a compelling and thought-provoking work of fiction that continues to resonate with readers today.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:
  • 9781167010125
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 386
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x20 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 513 g.
  • BLACK NOVEMBER
Leveringstid: 2-3 uger
Forventet levering: 11. december 2024

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Peter Penniless: Gamekeeper And Gentleman is a novel written by George Christopher Davies in 1884. The story follows the life of Peter, a gamekeeper who is falsely accused of a crime and forced to flee his home. He eventually finds himself in London, where he meets a wealthy gentleman who takes him under his wing and helps him rise to the upper echelons of society. Along the way, Peter falls in love with a beautiful young woman, but their relationship is threatened by his past and the social barriers that separate them. The novel explores themes of social mobility, justice, and love, and offers a vivid portrait of life in Victorian England. Through Peter's journey, the reader is invited to consider the complexities of class and identity, and to reflect on the power of redemption and forgiveness. Overall, Peter Penniless: Gamekeeper And Gentleman is a compelling and thought-provoking work of fiction that continues to resonate with readers today.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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