The Quicksands Of Pactolus - Horace Vachell Annesley

The Quicksands of Pactolus is a novel written by Horace Annesley Vachell and first published in 1896. The story is set in the fictional town of Pactolus, located in the southwest of England. The protagonist of the novel is a young man named Philip Ollivant, who returns to Pactolus after spending several years abroad. He discovers that his childhood friend, Rosamund, has grown into a beautiful and charming woman who is engaged to be married to a wealthy man named Richard Vining.As Philip becomes reacquainted with the town and its inhabitants, he begins to uncover a web of secrets and deceit that threaten to destroy the lives of those around him. He discovers that Richard Vining is not the man he appears to be and that Rosamund is being forced into a marriage she does not want. Philip must navigate the treacherous quicksands of Pactolus to save his friend and expose the truth.The novel is a gripping tale of love, betrayal, and redemption set against the backdrop of a small English town. Vachell's writing style is rich and descriptive, bringing the town and its inhabitants to life in vivid detail. The Quicksands of Pactolus is a timeless classic that will captivate readers with its compelling story and unforgettable characters.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.

EAN: 9781104399245