Publisher's Synopsis
Norman Leslie: A Tale of the Present is a novel written by Theodore S. Fay. The story is set in the mid-19th century and revolves around the titular character, Norman Leslie, a wealthy and successful businessman living in New York City. Leslie is admired by many for his intelligence, charm, and business acumen, but he is also known for his aloofness and lack of emotional depth.As the story progresses, Leslie becomes involved in a romantic relationship with a young woman named Edith, who is also admired by many for her beauty and intelligence. However, Leslie's emotional detachment and focus on his business ventures cause tension in their relationship, and Edith begins to question whether she truly loves him.Meanwhile, Leslie's business ventures become increasingly risky, and he finds himself facing financial ruin. He becomes desperate to save his reputation and his fortune, leading him to make some questionable decisions that ultimately have disastrous consequences.Through Leslie's story, Fay explores themes of love, ambition, and the dangers of unchecked greed. The novel is a commentary on the social and economic climate of the time, and provides a glimpse into the lives of the wealthy elite of New York City during the mid-19th century.""Rash, careless man!"" said the priest, in a more severe tone, perceiving that he had fully aroused the childish superstition of the sick man, ""it is in vain! It is in vain! The fiend has the advantage. You have deserted Heaven--Heaven deserts you! The evil one, even now, enters your room. He gloats upon your dying torments.""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.
