The Gambler

The Gambler is a novel written by Katherine Cecil Thurston. It tells the story of a young woman named Joan Carthew, who is left destitute after her father's death. In order to support herself, she takes a job as a governess to the children of a wealthy family. While working for this family, Joan becomes involved with a man named Stephen Knight, who is a notorious gambler. Despite her reservations, Joan finds herself drawn to Stephen, and the two begin a passionate love affair. However, Stephen's gambling addiction soon becomes a major problem, and Joan is forced to confront the reality of his destructive behavior. As she struggles to help Stephen overcome his addiction, Joan must also confront her own feelings and decide whether or not to stay with him. The Gambler is a compelling tale of love, addiction, and redemption, and it offers a powerful commentary on the dangers of gambling and the importance of self-control.1905. Illustrated. The Irish novelist and playwright's novel begins: An eight-mile drive over rain-washed Irish roads in the quick-falling dusk of autumn is an experience trying to the patience, even to the temper of the average Saxon. Yet James Milbanke made neither comment nor objection as mile after mile of roadway spun away like a ribbon behind him, as the mud rose in showers from the wheels of the old-fashioned trap in which he sat and the half-trained mare between the shafts swerved now to the right, now to the left, her nervous glance caught by the spectral shapes of the blackthorn hedges or the motionless forms of the wayside donkeys lying asleep in the ditches. Perhaps this stoicism was the outcome of an innate power to endure; perhaps it was a merely negative quality illustrating the lack of that doubtful blessing, imagination. 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.