Publisher's Synopsis
Die And Be Damned is a historical novel written by Thomas Mortimer and published in 1758. The story is set in the 17th century and follows the life of a young man named Richard Arden, who is the son of a wealthy landowner. Richard is a rebellious and headstrong character who is determined to live life on his own terms, regardless of the consequences.As the story progresses, Richard becomes involved in a number of dangerous and illicit activities, including smuggling, piracy, and even murder. Along the way, he falls in love with a beautiful young woman named Lucy, who is also the object of affection for a number of other men.As Richard's crimes and misdeeds catch up with him, he finds himself on the run from the law and pursued by his enemies. Despite his best efforts to escape, Richard is eventually captured and brought to trial for his crimes. The novel ends with Richard facing the ultimate punishment for his actions, as he is sentenced to death and led to the gallows.Die And Be Damned is a gripping and action-packed novel that explores themes of love, betrayal, and the consequences of one's actions. Mortimer's vivid descriptions of life in 17th century England and the high seas add to the book's overall sense of adventure and excitement.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.
