Publisher's Synopsis
Sport Royal And Other Stories is a collection of short stories written by Anthony Hope and published in 1893. The book consists of nine stories, each with a different plot and characters, but all of them share the theme of adventure and romance. The first story, Sport Royal, is a thrilling tale of a young man who is falsely accused of a crime and must clear his name. The second story, The Adventure of Lady Ursula, follows a woman who is kidnapped and held for ransom, but manages to escape with the help of a brave man. Other stories in the collection include The Indiscretion of Prue, which tells the story of a young woman who falls in love with a man who is not her husband, and A Meeting at Marlow, which is a romantic story about two people who fall in love while on a boating trip. Throughout the book, Hope's writing style is engaging and descriptive, bringing the characters and settings to life. The stories are set in various locations, including England, Italy, and France, and each one offers a unique glimpse into the world of the late 19th century. Overall, Sport Royal And Other Stories is a captivating collection of short stories that will appeal to fans of adventure, romance, and 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.
