Publisher's Synopsis
A Splendid Hazard is a novel written by Harold MacGrath, published in 1910. The story is set in the early 1900s and follows the life of a young American woman named Jane Mayo, who inherits a fortune from her father. Jane is beautiful, intelligent, and independent, but she is also impulsive and prone to taking risks. As Jane tries to navigate her newfound wealth and independence, she meets a handsome and mysterious man named Richard Vanderpoel. Richard is a wealthy businessman who is rumored to have a dark past. Despite warnings from her family and friends, Jane falls in love with Richard and marries him. As the couple settles into their new life together, Jane begins to uncover some troubling secrets about Richard's past. She discovers that he is not who he seems to be and that his business dealings are not entirely legal. Jane is torn between her love for Richard and her sense of morality, and she must decide whether to stand by her husband or risk everything to expose his secrets. A Splendid Hazard is a thrilling and suspenseful novel that explores the themes of love, wealth, and morality. It is a classic example of early 20th-century romantic fiction and is sure to captivate readers with its engaging plot and well-drawn 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.
