Publisher's Synopsis
The Mayor of Troy is a novel written by Arthur T. Quiller-Couch and published in 1906. The story takes place in the fictional town of Troy, which is located in Cornwall, England. The protagonist of the novel is a man named Richard Vyvyan, who is the mayor of Troy. Vyvyan is a wealthy and respected member of the community, but he is also a deeply flawed character. He is arrogant, selfish, and manipulative, and he is willing to do whatever it takes to maintain his power and influence.The novel follows Vyvyan as he navigates the complex political landscape of Troy. He is constantly scheming and plotting to maintain his position as mayor, and he is willing to use any means necessary to achieve his goals. Along the way, he becomes involved in a number of scandals and controversies, including a bitter dispute over the construction of a new bridge in the town.As the novel progresses, Vyvyan's behavior becomes increasingly erratic and dangerous. He becomes obsessed with maintaining his power, and he is willing to go to extreme lengths to protect his reputation and his position. Ultimately, his actions lead to his downfall, and he is forced to confront the consequences of his own greed and ambition.The Mayor of Troy is a powerful and compelling novel that explores themes of power, corruption, and morality. It is a timeless story that continues to resonate with readers today, and it is widely regarded as one of Quiller-Couch's greatest works.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.