The Make-Believe Man (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162701233)

The Make-Believe Man is a novel written by Richard Harding Davis. The story revolves around the character of Richard Barry, a successful businessman who is forced to take a break from his work due to a nervous breakdown. He travels to a small town in New England where he meets a mysterious man named John Delancy, who claims to be a ""make-believe man"" and can create illusions that are so real that people start believing in them.Barry becomes fascinated with Delancy's abilities and starts to see him as a savior who can help him escape from the mundane reality of his life. However, as he spends more time with Delancy, he begins to question the authenticity of his illusions and starts to suspect that there might be something more sinister behind his abilities.The Make-Believe Man is a gripping tale that explores the themes of reality versus illusion, mental health, and the power of the human mind. It is a thought-provoking read that will keep the readers engaged from start to finish.I had made up my mind that when my vacation came I would spend it seeking adventures. I have always wished for adventures, but, though I am old enough--I was twenty-five last October--and have always gone half-way to meet them, adventures avoid me. Kinney says it is my fault. He holds that if you want adventures you must go after them.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.

Author: Richard Harding Davis
ISBN-10: 1162701234
ISBN-13: 9781162701233
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 34
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.17lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.07d