A novel, 1922
Charles Rex
Charles Saltash, a restless aristocrat with a dubious reputation, shelters Toby, a frightened young servant fleeing mistreatment at Valrosa.
How it begins
"I shall go to sea to-morrow," said Saltash, with sudden decision. "I'm tired of this place, Larpent,—fed up on repletion."
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About the book
Contents
Part I
Part II
Part III
Part IV
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