The Forbes-Doolan Affair (1879)

The Forbes-Doolan Affair (1879) is a historical non-fiction book written by William Henry Bishop. The book details the scandalous affair between the wealthy American businessman James Doolan and the young Irish heiress Agnes Forbes, which rocked high society in both Europe and America during the late 19th century. The two met in Paris, where Doolan was conducting business, and quickly became involved in a passionate and illicit relationship. However, their affair was cut short when Forbes' father discovered the relationship and demanded that Doolan leave his daughter alone. The scandalous affair was widely reported in the press, and Bishop uses contemporary sources to provide a detailed account of the events and the social and cultural context in which they occurred. The book offers a fascinating insight into the attitudes towards sex and morality during the Victorian era, as well as the power dynamics between men and women in high society. Overall, The Forbes-Doolan Affair (1879) is a well-researched and engaging historical account of a scandal that captivated the public imagination during its time.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.