The Amateur

The Amateur is a novel written by American author Richard Harding Davis. First published in 1899, the book tells the story of a young American man named Andrew Lane who travels to Europe to study art. While in Paris, he becomes involved in a plot to overthrow the French government and finds himself caught up in a dangerous world of espionage and political intrigue.As Lane becomes more deeply involved in the plot, he begins to question his own loyalties and the motives of those around him. He also falls in love with a beautiful French woman named Madeline, who may or may not be involved in the conspiracy.The Amateur is a thrilling adventure story that explores themes of loyalty, patriotism, and the dangers of political extremism. It is also a fascinating portrait of turn-of-the-century Europe, with vivid descriptions of Parisian cafes, art galleries, and the city's vibrant nightlife.Davis was a prominent journalist and author in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, known for his adventurous stories and vivid writing style. The Amateur is one of his most popular and enduring works, and remains a classic of American literature.or three years on that most sensational of the New York dailies he had been the star man, the chief muckraker, the chief sleuth. His interest was in crime. Not in crimes committed in passion or inspired by drink, but in such offences against law and society as are perpetrated with nice intelligence.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.