A Poached Peerage by Sir William Magnay
"A Poached Peerage" by Sir William Magnay is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds in a rural English setting, focusing on the lives of various characters involved in intrigue and romantic pursuits surrounding the arrival of the new Lord Quorn. The central characters include Mercy Popkiss, a spirited young woman, and her suitor, Thomas Sparrow, who become entangled in a web of mistaken identity and clandestine dealings.
The opening of the novel introduces us to Mercy Popkiss, who is preparing to leave the inn where she works to take a position at Staplewick Towers. Her interactions with Tom Sparrow hint at their romantic entanglement, while the arrival of a mysterious stranger sets the stage for further complications. The narrative quickly establishes an air of intrigue as the stranger, Percy Peckover, creates a connection with Mercy's life and ambitions. The scene is set for a dramatic intertwining of identities, with sparks of humor and tension, promising an engaging and whimsical tale of deception, love, and social aspirations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Magnay, William, Sir, 1855-1917 |
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| Title | A Poached Peerage |
| Note | Reading ease score: 73.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Al Haines |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 34088 |
| Release Date | Oct 16, 2010 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 7, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 169 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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