What's-His-Name (1911)

What's-His-Name is a novel written by George Barr McCutcheon and published in 1911. The story revolves around a young man named Peter Hope, who is struggling to make a name for himself in the world. Peter is a talented artist, but he lacks the confidence and ambition to pursue his dreams. One day, Peter meets a wealthy and eccentric woman named Mrs. Lackersteen, who takes a liking to him and offers him a job as her personal secretary. Peter accepts the offer and begins working for Mrs. Lackersteen, but he soon discovers that her life is full of drama and intrigue. As Peter becomes more involved in Mrs. Lackersteen's affairs, he also begins to fall in love with her beautiful and mysterious niece, Sylvia. However, Sylvia is engaged to a wealthy and arrogant man named Reginald Blake, who is determined to marry her at any cost. As the story unfolds, Peter must navigate his way through a web of lies, secrets, and betrayals in order to win Sylvia's heart and prove himself as an artist. Along the way, he discovers that his own identity and sense of self-worth are more important than any job or relationship. What's-His-Name is a captivating and entertaining novel that explores themes of love, ambition, and self-discovery. McCutcheon's vivid descriptions and engaging characters make this book a timeless classic that is still enjoyed by 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.