Publisher's Synopsis
Crichton V2 is a novel written by William Harrison Ainsworth and originally published in 1902. The book is a sequel to Ainsworth's earlier novel, Crichton, and continues the story of the titular character, Lord Crichton. Set in the early 1700s, the novel follows Lord Crichton as he navigates the political and social landscape of London. Crichton is a man of great wealth and influence, but he is also haunted by a dark secret from his past. As he tries to keep his secrets hidden, he becomes embroiled in a web of intrigue and deception that threatens to destroy him.The novel is full of colorful characters, including a scheming politician, a beautiful actress, and a ruthless criminal mastermind. Ainsworth's vivid descriptions of London's seedy underworld and its glittering upper class bring the city to life, and the novel is a fascinating glimpse into the social and political mores of the time.Overall, Crichton V2 is a gripping tale of ambition, betrayal, and redemption, and a worthy sequel to Ainsworth's original novel.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.
