Publisher's Synopsis
The Lure is a novel written by George Scarborough and published in 1914. The story is set in the early 20th century and follows the life of a young man named Jack who is drawn into a life of crime and deception. Jack is a talented artist who dreams of making it big in the art world, but he becomes disillusioned with his lack of success and turns to theft to make ends meet.As Jack becomes more deeply involved in the criminal underworld, he meets a beautiful woman named Belle who lures him into a dangerous game of deceit and betrayal. Together, they embark on a series of daring heists and cons, but their relationship is fraught with tension and mistrust.As the story unfolds, Jack must confront the consequences of his actions and decide whether to continue down a path of crime or try to turn his life around. Along the way, he grapples with issues of morality, loyalty, and the nature of love.The Lure is a gripping tale of crime and passion that explores the dark side of human nature. It is a timeless story that continues to captivate readers more than a century after its initial publication.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.
