The Wicked Marquis by E. Phillips Oppenheim
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About this eBook
| Author | Oppenheim, E. Phillips (Edward Phillips), 1866-1946 |
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| Illustrator | Grefé, Will |
| Title | The Wicked Marquis |
| Note | Reading ease score: 83.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Al Haines |
| Summary | "The Wicked Marquis" by E. Phillips Oppenheim is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows Reginald Philip Graham Thursford, the Marquis of Mandeleys, as he navigates the complications of aristocratic life in London following a legal defeat that results in the loss of a property long associated with his family. The narrative sets the stage for themes of social status, wealth, and the complexities of personal relationships amid the backdrop of shifting societal values. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to the Marquis as he emerges from the Law Courts, grappling with the repercussions of a recent court ruling that prevents him from reclaiming a cottage that should belong to his family. His lawyer, Mr. Wadham, informs him of the finality of the court's decision, and the Marquis's disbelief at the absurdity of the situation foreshadows the friction between his aristocratic ideals and the realities of democratic law. The scene shifts to the lavish dining room in the family's Grosvenor Square home, where family dynamics unfold, hinting at the pressures and strains within the household as they discuss the upcoming arrival of Richard Vont, the man who now occupies the contested cottage. Interactions among the characters like Lady Letitia, the Marquis's daughter, and Sir Robert, her brother-in-law, reveal underlying tensions and set the groundwork for profound explorations of class, loyalty, and personal ambition throughout the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Fiction |
| Subject | Detective and mystery stories |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 35361 |
| Release Date | Feb 22, 2011 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 7, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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