Peter Jameson: A Modern Romance

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Peter Jameson: A Modern Romance

by Gilbert Frankau

EN·~12 hours·180 chapters

Chapters

180 total
1

§ 1

1:56
2

§ 2

3:55
3

§ 3

2:50
4

§ 4

2:59
5

§ 5

1:58
6

§ 6

2:02
7

§ 7

5:09
8

§ 1

9:41
9

§ 2

6:38
10

§ 3

9:00

Description

In the bustling heart of early‑20th‑century London, the narrow streets of the City conceal more than just banks and merchants. Between a stationery shop and a grocer’s on Fenchurch Street sit the modest swing doors of a cigar‑importing firm, the quiet base of Peter Jameson’s enterprise. The scent of Havana leaves mingles with the clang of the Tube, hinting at a world where commerce, tradition, and ambition intersect.

Peter’s story is rooted in three intertwined families—Jamesons, Gordons, and Baynets—each tracing its lineage from English yeomen to colonial adventures. A blend of English steadiness and exotic heritage fuels his drive to build a successful trade, while a looming war tests his resolve. Amid the ledger books and smoky negotiations, a chance encounter promises a love that may become his true compass, guiding him through the uncertainties of both market and heart.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~12 hours (746K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by David T. Jones, Al Haines, Alex White & the online Project Gutenberg team at http://www.pgdpcanada.net

Release date

2019-07-17

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Gilbert Frankau

Gilbert Frankau

1884–1952

A bestselling British novelist and poet of the early 20th century, he brought wartime experience and sharp social observation to popular fiction. His books range from society dramas to historical stories, with a direct, readable style that helped him reach a wide audience.

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