A Pedigree In Pawn (1898)

By Niccolò Machiavelli

Book Overview

A Pedigree In Pawn is a novel written by Arthur Henry Veysey and published in 1898. The story revolves around the character of John Heriot, a young man who inherits a large estate in Scotland. However, his inheritance comes with a catch - he must marry within a year or the estate will pass to his cousin. John is determined to find a suitable bride, but his plans are complicated by the appearance of a mysterious woman named Marjory, who claims to be his cousin's wife. As John tries to unravel the truth about Marjory's identity, he finds himself drawn into a web of deceit and betrayal that threatens to destroy his family and his inheritance.The novel explores themes of family loyalty, social class, and the power of money. It also offers a vivid portrait of life in late Victorian England and Scotland, with detailed descriptions of the countryside, the aristocracy, and the social customs of the time.Overall, A Pedigree In Pawn is a gripping and suspenseful tale of love, betrayal, and intrigue, with a richly drawn cast of characters and a compelling plot that will keep readers guessing until the very end.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0872203166
• ISBN13: 9780872203167
• Release Date: March 1995
• Publisher: Hackett Publishing Company, Inc.
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.33 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.5" x 0.3" x 5.0"