The Best Man

The Best Man is a novel written by Harold MacGrath. The story revolves around a wealthy and successful businessman named John Ashley, who is set to marry the daughter of another wealthy businessman, Alice Van Kirk. However, John's past comes back to haunt him when a former lover, Mary, shows up and threatens to reveal their past relationship to Alice.As the wedding day draws closer, John must confront his past and make a decision about his future. Along the way, he is aided by his best friend, Jack, who is also the best man at his wedding.The Best Man is a tale of love, loyalty, and betrayal, set against the backdrop of high society in early 20th century America. The novel explores themes of class, social status, and the power of secrets. It is a captivating read that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.1907. With decorations by Franklin Booth. MacGrath, a prolific writer, wrote for newspapers until 1890 when he published his first novel Arms and the Woman. The Best Man begins: Carrington folded the document and thoughtfully balanced it on his palm. What an ironical old world it was! There was a perpendicular wrinkle about his nose, and his lips had thinned into a mere line which drooped at the corners. The drone of a typewriter in the adjoining room sounded above the rattle-tattle of the street below. Through the opened windows came a vague breath of summer redolent of flowers and grasses; for it was but eleven o'clock of the morning, and the smell of sun-baked brick and asphalt had not yet risen through the air. Far beyond the smoking, ragged skyline Carrington could see the shifting, glittering river and the great ships going down to the sea. Presently the ashes from his dead cigar fell in a gray cascade down his coat and tumbled across his knees, but he gave no heed. 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.