A Rogue's Tragedy by Bernard Capes

A Rogue's Tragedy, written by Bernard Capes, is a novel that explores the themes of love, betrayal, and redemption. The story follows the character of Jack, a charming and cunning rogue who becomes embroiled in a web of deceit and ultimately faces tragic consequences. Through Jack's journey, Capes examines the nature of morality and the blurred lines between right and wrong. The novel is known for its complex characters, suspenseful plot, and thought-provoking themes, making it a compelling read for literature enthusiasts.

By Bernard Capes · First published 1893 · Genre: Horror, Mystery, Tragedy · 32 chapters · 101,298 words

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On the day when Augias, Conte di Rocco, was raised to the Marquisate and made a member of the Government of Victor-Amadeus III., titular King of Sardinia and Duke of Savoy and Piedmont, an express was despatched from Turin by that newly-aggrandised nobleman to the Chevalier de France in his Hôtel Beausite at Le Prieuré, demanding in marriage the hand of the Chevalier's only child and daughter, Yolande of the white hands.

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• Work type: Novel
• Author: Bernard Capes
• Date: 1893 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Horror, Mystery, Tragedy
• Length: 101,298 words
• Structure: 32 chapters, 2,108 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Genres

• Horror — The book 'A Rogue's Tragedy' is primarily classified as a horror novel, as it focuses on terror, supernatural elements, and eerie environments typical of the horror genre.
• Mystery — As the book involves enigmatic incidents and characters with unclear motives, it also fits into the mystery genre.
• Tragedy — Given the title, the narrative's tragic circumstances and the characters' downfall also place it within the tragedy genre.

Tags

Tragic Romance · Romantic Tragedy · Gothic Fiction · Melodrama · Victorian Literature · Romanticism · Irony · Satire · Social Commentary · Mystery · Detective Fiction · Crime Fiction

Contents

• CHAPTER I
• CHAPTER II
• CHAPTER III
• CHAPTER IV
• CHAPTER V
• CHAPTER VI
• CHAPTER VII
• CHAPTER I
• CHAPTER II
• CHAPTER III
• CHAPTER IV
• CHAPTER V
• CHAPTER VI
• CHAPTER VII
• CHAPTER VIII
• CHAPTER IX
• CHAPTER X
• CHAPTER XI
• CHAPTER XII
• CHAPTER XIII
• CHAPTER I
• CHAPTER II
• CHAPTER III
• CHAPTER IV
• CHAPTER V
• CHAPTER VI
• CHAPTER VII
• CHAPTER VIII
• CHAPTER IX
• CHAPTER X
• CHAPTER XI
• CHAPTER XII

More by Bernard Capes

• The Will and the Way (1909)
• The Moon Stricken (1892)
• Jack and Jill (1887)
• The Vanishing House (1905)
• Dark Dignum (1908)
• William Tyrwhitt's "Copy" (1893)
• A Lazy Romance (1894)
• Black Venn (1924)
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