The Rogue (1888)

The Rogue is a novel written by William Edward Norris and first published in 1888. The story revolves around the character of Dick Selwyn, a charming but irresponsible young man who is the son of a wealthy British family. Despite his privileged upbringing, Dick is determined to make his own way in the world and sets out to become a successful artist. Along the way, he falls in love with a beautiful young woman named Edith Desborough, who is engaged to another man.As Dick struggles to win Edith's heart, he becomes embroiled in a series of adventures and misadventures that take him from the glittering social scene of London to the rugged wilderness of the Scottish Highlands. Along the way, he encounters a colorful cast of characters, including a mysterious French countess, a wealthy American heiress, and a group of Scottish rebels.Despite his many faults, Dick ultimately proves himself to be a true hero, risking his own life to save those he loves and ultimately winning the heart of the woman he desires. The Rogue is a thrilling and engaging novel that explores themes of love, ambition, and the struggle to find one's place in the world.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.