Adrien Leroy by Charles Garvice

Name: Adrien Leroy
Author: Charles Garvice

The story follows Adrien Leroy, a young man from a wealthy family who is determined to make his own way in the world. He leaves his home in France and travels to London, where he finds work as a clerk in a shipping office. Adrien quickly rises through the ranks and soon finds himself in charge of the office. He meets and falls in love with a beautiful young woman named Mabel, and the two are soon engaged. However, Adrien's past catches up with him when his former employer, a powerful and unscrupulous businessman, threatens to ruin his reputation and career. Adrien must find a way to protect himself and Mabel from the man's machinations, while also trying to keep his newfound wealth and success. The novel follows Adrien's struggles as he navigates the treacherous waters of London's business world, and his attempts to protect his newfound love. Along the way, he learns valuable lessons about loyalty, friendship, and the power of love.

By Charles Garvice · First published 1920 · Genre: Romance, Historical Fiction, Adventure · 26 chapters · 67,151 words

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It was a cold night in early spring, and the West End streets were nearly deserted. The great shutters of the shops were being drawn down with a dull rumble, and every moment the pavements grew more dreary looking as the glories of the plate-glass windows were hidden.

Tired workers with haggard faces were making their way homeward; to them the day was at an end. But to the occupants of the whirring taxis and smart motors, as they sped westward, the round of their day was but half-way through; for them, the great ones of the earth, the all-important hour of dinner was at hand.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Charles Garvice
Date: 1920 CE
Language: English
Genres: Romance, Historical Fiction, Adventure
Length: 67,151 words
Structure: 26 chapters, 2,095 paragraphs
Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)

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Romance — Adrien Leroy is a romance novel by Charles Garvice, which follows the story of a young woman who falls in love with a man she meets while on holiday in France.
Historical Fiction — Adrien Leroy is set in the late 19th century and follows the story of a young woman who falls in love with a man she meets while on holiday in France. The novel also includes historical elements such as the French Revolution and the Napoleonic Wars.
Adventure — Adrien Leroy follows the story of a young woman who embarks on an adventure to France, where she meets a man and falls in love. The novel includes elements of danger and suspense as the characters face various obstacles and challenges.