Hard Pressed (1919)

Hard Pressed (1919)

Fred Merrick White

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2008
Materia
Biografía: general
ISBN:
9780548826034
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Hard Pressed is a novel by Fred Merrick White, first published in 1919. The story follows the life of a young man named Jack Prentice, who is struggling to make ends meet in post-World War I England. Jack is a hard-working and honest man, but he finds himself constantly facing financial difficulties and social pressures.As the story unfolds, Jack becomes embroiled in a series of dangerous and illegal activities, including smuggling and theft. He is forced to make difficult choices and confront his own moral compass as he tries to navigate the treacherous waters of the criminal underworld.Despite the challenges he faces, Jack remains determined to succeed and build a better life for himself and his loved ones. Along the way, he meets a cast of colorful characters, including a beautiful and enigmatic woman named Maud, who becomes a central figure in his life.With its vivid descriptions of post-war England and its compelling characters and plot, Hard Pressed is a gripping and thought-provoking novel that explores themes of morality, ambition, and the human condition. It is a timeless work of literature that continues to resonate with readers today.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.

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