Publisher's Synopsis
The Portreeve is a novel written by Eden Phillpotts. Set in the fictional town of Bridetown, the story follows the life of the town's portreeve (mayor), John Lee. Lee is a respected figure in the town, but his life takes a turn for the worse when he becomes embroiled in a scandal involving a local woman. The scandal threatens to destroy Lee's reputation and his standing in the community. As the story unfolds, Lee must navigate the complex social and political landscape of Bridetown to clear his name and restore his reputation. Along the way, he encounters a cast of colorful characters, including a scheming lawyer, a conniving businessman, and a group of loyal friends who support him through his ordeal. The Portreeve is a compelling tale of power, corruption, and redemption, set against the backdrop of a small English town.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.
