Über The London Venture (1920)
The London Venture is a novel written by Michael Arlen and published in 1920. The story takes place in London during the early 20th century and follows the life of a young man named Harry Gordon. Harry is a struggling writer who is trying to make a name for himself in the literary world. He is ambitious and determined to succeed, but he is also naive and inexperienced.Harry's life takes a dramatic turn when he meets a wealthy and influential woman named Lady Massulam. Lady Massulam takes an interest in Harry and offers to help him with his writing career. She introduces him to the world of high society and gives him access to the best publishers and editors in London.As Harry becomes more successful, he begins to realize that Lady Massulam has ulterior motives. She is using him for her own purposes and is not interested in his well-being. Harry must navigate the treacherous waters of high society and learn to stand up for himself if he wants to succeed on his own terms.The London Venture is a captivating novel that explores the themes of ambition, love, and betrayal. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of London society during the early 20th century and is a must-read for fans of historical fiction.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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