The Best Man

The Best Man is a novel written by Harold MacGrath. The book follows the story of John Sherwood, a wealthy businessman who finds himself in a difficult situation when he is forced to choose between two women he loves. On one hand, there is Marjorie, his childhood friend and the woman he has always loved. On the other hand, there is the beautiful and mysterious Elaine, who has captured his heart and imagination.As John struggles to make his decision, he is caught up in a web of deceit and betrayal that threatens to destroy everything he holds dear. With the help of his loyal friend, the best man at his wedding, John must navigate the dangerous waters of love and loyalty to find the happiness he seeks.Set against the backdrop of New York City in the early 1900s, The Best Man is a captivating tale of love, ambition, and the power of friendship. With its vivid descriptions of the city and its characters, this book is a must-read for anyone who loves historical fiction and romance.1907. With decorations by Franklin Booth. MacGrath, a prolific writer, wrote for newspapers until 1890 when he published his first novel Arms and the Woman. The Best Man begins: Carrington folded the document and thoughtfully balanced it on his palm. What an ironical old world it was! There was a perpendicular wrinkle about his nose, and his lips had thinned into a mere line which drooped at the corners. The drone of a typewriter in the adjoining room sounded above the rattle-tattle of the street below. Through the opened windows came a vague breath of summer redolent of flowers and grasses; for it was but eleven o’clock of the morning, and the smell of sun-baked brick and asphalt had not yet risen through the air. Far beyond the smoking, ragged skyline Carrington could see the shifting, glittering river and the great ships going down to the sea. Presently the ashes from his dead cigar fell in a gray cascade down his coat and tumbled across his knees, but he gave no heed. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.