The Unspeakable Gentleman (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781419186363)

The Unspeakable Gentleman is a novel by John P. Marquand. The story revolves around a wealthy and mysterious man named Monty Brewster, who is known for his eccentric behavior and extravagant lifestyle. Despite his reputation, Brewster is well-respected in high society and is often invited to exclusive events.One day, Brewster decides to change his life and become a more respectable, responsible person. He starts by giving up his lavish lifestyle and moving to a small town in New England. There, he meets a group of local businessmen who offer him a job as a bank president.As Brewster settles into his new life, he becomes embroiled in a series of scandals and controversies. He is accused of embezzlement, and his reputation is tarnished. However, he refuses to give up and fights to clear his name and prove his innocence.The novel explores themes of wealth, power, and reputation, and it offers a glimpse into the lives of the wealthy and influential in early 20th century America. The Unspeakable Gentleman is a compelling and thought-provoking work of fiction that will appeal to readers who enjoy character-driven stories with complex themes.I mounted unmolested, as I somehow knew I should, and helped her up behind me. Somehow with that first crash on our front door, I knew that the game had turned. I knew that nothing would stop me. An odd sense of exaltation came over me, and with it a strange desire to laugh. It would be amusing enough when I met my father, but I wondered--I wondered as I clapped my heels into my horse's flanks. What had my uncle to do in this affair.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: John P. Marquand
ISBN-10: 1419186361
ISBN-13: 9781419186363
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/17/2004
Pages: 160
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.63lbs
Size: 9.22h x 7.58w x 0.38d