Publisher's Synopsis
""His Sombre Rivals"" is a novel written by E. P. Roe. The story is set in the late 19th century and follows the life of a young man named Harry Ransom. Harry is a hardworking and ambitious individual who strives to succeed in life. However, he faces several challenges as he tries to make his way up the social ladder.One of Harry's biggest rivals is a wealthy businessman named John Harrington. Harrington is a cunning and manipulative individual who will stop at nothing to get what he wants. He sees Harry as a threat to his business and is determined to bring him down.As the story unfolds, Harry faces several setbacks and obstacles in his quest for success. He is betrayed by people he thought were his friends, and he is constantly undermined by his rivals. However, he refuses to give up and continues to fight for what he believes in.Throughout the book, the author explores themes of ambition, betrayal, and perseverance. The story is engaging and well-written, with well-developed characters and a compelling plot. It is a must-read for anyone who enjoys historical fiction and stories of triumph over adversity.""Yes, I know she is engaged to your friend, Warren Hilland. She came over in the dusk of last evening, and, sitting just where you are, told me all. I kept up. It was not for me to reveal your secret. I let the happy girl talk on, kissed her, and wished her all the happiness she deserves. Grace is unlike other girls, or I should have known about it long ago. I don't think she even told her father until she had first written to him her full acknowledgment. Your friend, however, had gained her father's consent to his addresses long since. She told me that.""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.