The Wicked Marquis (1919)

The Wicked Marquis is a novel written by Edward Phillips Oppenheim and published in 1919. The story is set in England during the early 19th century and follows the life of the Marquis of Melsham, who is known for his scandalous behavior and rakish ways.The Marquis is a wealthy and powerful man who enjoys gambling, drinking, and womanizing. He is also known for his cold and unfeeling demeanor, and his reputation as a heartless rake has earned him many enemies.Despite his wicked ways, the Marquis finds himself falling in love with a young woman named Sybil Merton. Sybil is the daughter of a wealthy merchant and is known for her beauty and grace. Despite their differences in social status, the Marquis is determined to win Sybil's heart and make her his wife.As the story unfolds, the Marquis must confront his past and overcome his reputation as a wicked and heartless man. He must also navigate the complex social hierarchy of 19th century England and win the approval of Sybil's family and friends.The Wicked Marquis is a classic romance novel that explores themes of love, redemption, and social class. It is a timeless tale of a man's journey from darkness to light and his quest for true love and happiness.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.