The Market Place (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781419171857)

The Market Place is a novel by the American author Harold Frederic. It was published in 1899 and is set in the fictional town of Octavius, New York, during the late 19th century. The story revolves around the lives of a group of characters who are connected through their interactions in the local market place. The central character is Bartholomew Prescott, a wealthy businessman who is determined to maintain his social status and reputation in the town. He is married to Mary, a beautiful and intelligent woman who is frustrated by her husband's obsession with social standing. Other characters in the novel include David Dwight, a young lawyer who falls in love with Mary; Mrs. Maitland, a wealthy widow who is determined to marry David; and Hiram Driggs, a poor farmer who is struggling to make ends meet. The Market Place explores themes of social class, love, and ambition, as well as the changing landscape of American society during the late 19th century. The novel is notable for its realistic portrayal of small-town life and its nuanced characterization of its complex and flawed characters.A sudden rage at Kervick flamed up. He clearly had played the fool--clumsily over-plying the simpleton with drink till he had killed him. The shadow of murder indubitably hung over the thing. And then--the crass witlessness of telegraphing! Already, doubtless, the police of Edinborough were talking over the wires with Scotland Yard. A reference to a death in Edinborough, in a telegram from Newcastle--it was incredible that this should escape the eye of the authorities. Any minute might bring a detective through that door there.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: Harold Frederic
ISBN-10: 1419171852
ISBN-13: 9781419171857
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/17/2004
Pages: 292
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.10lbs
Size: 9.22h x 7.50w x 0.68d