The Man of the Hour

""The Man of the Hour"" is a novel written by Octave Thanet. The story revolves around the life of a young man named Richard Darcy who is an aspiring politician. Richard is ambitious and determined to achieve his goals, and he is willing to do whatever it takes to succeed.The novel is set in the late 19th century in a small town in the United States. Richard is the son of a wealthy businessman and is well-educated. He is intelligent and has a natural talent for public speaking, which makes him a popular figure in the town.Richard's political career begins when he is elected to the town council. He quickly rises through the ranks and becomes a prominent figure in the state government. His success attracts the attention of powerful people in the national government, and he is soon offered a position in Washington, D.C.As Richard's career takes off, he becomes more and more consumed by his ambition. He begins to neglect his personal life, including his relationships with his family and friends. He also becomes involved in a scandal that threatens to ruin his career.The novel explores themes of ambition, power, and the corrupting influence of politics. It also examines the personal toll that ambition can take on a person's life.Overall, ""The Man of the Hour"" is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that offers a fascinating look at the world of politics and the people who inhabit it.1905. In the 1890s, one of the most well-known popular magazine contributors signed her stories and essays Octave Thanet, the pseudonym used by Iowan, Alice French. The Man of the Hour begins: In the early eighties Fairport considered herself a city; but she was, in fact, an overgrown, delightful town sprawling among the low hills of the Mississippi Valley. Near enough the town's origin still to distinguish its outlines, but remote enough to idealize them, the old settlers were a power, and could be found of a sunny afternoon at Luke Darrell's livery stable, busy with the apotheosis of the days when they shot quail before breakfast; true brotherly love prevailed among men; and the river was the highway of commerce.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.