This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. 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 the original work.

Purchase one of 1st World Library's Classic Books and help support our free internet library of downloadable eBooks. Visit us online at www.1stWorldLibrary.ORG - - In the dark main room of the Fircone Tavern the warm June air seemed to have lost all its delicacy, like a degraded angel. It was sodden through and through, as with the lees of wine; it was stained and shamed with the smells of hams and cheeses; it was thick and heavy as if with the breaths of all the rogues and all the vagabonds that had haunted the hostelry from its evil dawn. Such guttering ...

The Lady of Loyalty House is a novel written by Justin Huntly McCarthy and originally published in 1904. The story is set in England during the 19th century and follows the life of a young woman named Lady Cicely Waring, who inherits a large estate called Loyalty House after the death of her father.Lady Cicely is a strong-willed and independent woman who is determined to manage the estate and its affairs on her own, despite the objections of her family and the social conventions of the time. She faces numerous challenges and obstacles, including financial ...

The Flower of France is a historical novel written by Justin Huntly McCarthy. The story is set in the late 16th century during the reign of King Henry IV of France. The main character is a young Huguenot nobleman named Raoul de Roquefort, who falls in love with a beautiful Catholic woman named Marie de Vlaye. Their love is forbidden due to the religious conflict between the Huguenots and the Catholics.The novel follows Raoul's journey as he tries to navigate the dangerous political landscape of France and protect his love for Marie. As the conflict between ...

The God of Love is a novel written by Justin Huntly McCarthy and published in 1909. The story is set in England in the early 1900s and follows the life of a young woman named Lady Betty Desmond. Betty is a beautiful and intelligent woman who is pursued by many suitors, but she is not interested in any of them. However, when she meets a handsome and mysterious man named Lord Anthony West, she falls in love with him.As their relationship blossoms, Betty discovers that Lord Anthony has a dark secret ������� he ...

The Illustrious O'Hagan is a novel written by Justin Huntly McCarthy and originally published in 1906. The story is set in Ireland during the 19th century and follows the life of the titular character, Cornelius O'Hagan. O'Hagan is a wealthy and influential man who is respected and admired by many in his community. However, as the story unfolds, it becomes clear that O'Hagan's success and status are built on a foundation of lies and deceit.The novel explores themes of power, corruption, and the consequences of one's actions. It also delves into the complex ...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. 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 the original work.