Publisher's Synopsis
The Giant's Robe is a novel written by F. Anstey and first published in 1884. The story revolves around the life of a young, ambitious lawyer named Cyril Maitland. Cyril is determined to make a name for himself in the legal profession and is willing to do whatever it takes to achieve his goals.However, his life takes a dramatic turn when he meets a mysterious and wealthy man named Mr. Melchior. Mr. Melchior offers Cyril a job as his personal assistant and Cyril eagerly accepts, hoping that this will be his chance to climb the social ladder.As Cyril becomes more deeply involved in Mr. Melchior's life, he begins to uncover some dark secrets about his employer. He discovers that Mr. Melchior is not only a wealthy businessman but also a notorious criminal who has been involved in some of the most heinous crimes in the city.Cyril is faced with a difficult decision ������� should he continue to work for Mr. Melchior and risk his own reputation and safety, or should he turn his back on the man who has given him everything he has ever wanted?The Giant's Robe is a gripping and suspenseful tale of ambition, greed, and the corrupting influence of power. It is a classic Victorian novel that explores the darker side of human nature and the consequences of our actions.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.
