Publisher's Synopsis
My Lord Duke is a novel by Ernest William Hornung, first published in 1897. The story takes place in England during the Victorian era and follows the life of the Duke of Dorchester, a wealthy and powerful nobleman who is known for his extravagant lifestyle and scandalous behavior. Despite his reputation, the Duke is also a respected member of society and a patron of the arts.The novel begins with the Duke's marriage to Lady Mildred Challoner, a beautiful and intelligent woman who is also a talented musician. However, their marriage is not a happy one, as the Duke continues to engage in affairs with other women and neglects his responsibilities as a husband and father.As the story progresses, the Duke becomes embroiled in a series of scandals and political controversies, including a bitter feud with a rival nobleman and a scandalous affair with a young actress. Along the way, he also faces personal challenges, including the death of his son and the discovery of a long-lost daughter.Despite his many flaws, the Duke is ultimately portrayed as a sympathetic character, struggling to balance his desire for pleasure and his sense of duty to his family and society. My Lord Duke is a fascinating portrait of Victorian England, with its complex social hierarchies, political intrigues, and moral contradictions.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.
