
ARNOLD’S TEMPTER
ILLUSTRATIONS
CHAPTER I
CHAPTER II
CHAPTER III
CHAPTER IV
CHAPTER V
CHAPTER VI
CHAPTER VII
CHAPTER VIII
In the bustling world of pre‑Revolutionary Philadelphia, a glittering dinner at the FitzMaurice mansion becomes a crossroads of ambition, politics, and society. Roderick Barclugh, a shrewd merchant eager to cement his standing, finds himself amid a glittering guest list that includes judges, generals, and the fashionable daughters of the city’s elite. The lavish setting, with its polished manners and opulent décor, hints at deeper currents as old‑world aristocracy clashes with emerging democratic ideas.
Among the guests, the striking General Benedict Arnold arrives with his elegant, blushing bride Peggy, while spirited young women such as the witty Miss Greydon add a lively spark to the gathering. As conversations flow over wine and polished banter, hidden motives begin to surface, and Barcloup’s own aspirations are tested against the swirling tides of loyalty, intrigue, and the looming conflict that will reshape a nation.
Language
en
Duration
~8 hours (500K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Tim Lindell, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
Release date
2020-05-20
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1863–1941
Best remembered for the historical novel Arnold's Tempter, he also wrote local and regional history rooted in Detroit and the old Northwest Territory. His work moves between storytelling and research, giving readers both drama and a strong sense of place.
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