Publisher's Synopsis
The Bar Sinister is a novel written by Richard Harding Davis. It tells the story of a young boy named Hugh North who is born out of wedlock and is therefore considered a ""bar sinister"" in his family's coat of arms. Despite this, Hugh is raised by his loving mother and becomes a successful journalist in New York City. However, when his mother dies, Hugh discovers that his father is alive and living in Europe. He sets out on a journey to find him and confront him about his past. Along the way, Hugh encounters a cast of colorful characters and becomes embroiled in a dangerous adventure. The Bar Sinister is a thrilling tale of family, love, and redemption that explores the complexities of identity and the power of forgiveness.1919. Illustrated. American journalist and novelist who covered wars all over the world. His vivid accounts made him one of the leading reporters of his day. Contents: The Bar Sinister; A Question of Latitude; The Spy; The Messengers; A Wasted Day; A Charmed Life; The Amateur; The Make-Believe Man; and Peace Maneuvers. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.
