The Catfish (1913)

The Catfish is a novel written by Charles Marriott and published in 1913. The story revolves around the protagonist, a young man named Jim, who is a clerk in a London office. Jim is struggling to make ends meet and is dissatisfied with his mundane life. One day, he meets a mysterious woman named Miss Potts, who invites him to her country estate for the weekend.At the estate, Jim is introduced to a group of eccentric characters, including Miss Potts' niece, her butler, and a man named Mr. Catfish. As the weekend progresses, Jim becomes increasingly drawn to Miss Potts' niece, but he also becomes suspicious of Mr. Catfish's motives.The novel explores themes of love, betrayal, and the search for meaning in life. It also touches on the class divide in early 20th century England and the tension between tradition and modernity.Overall, The Catfish is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that offers a glimpse into the social and cultural landscape of England in the early 1900s.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.