As Luck Would Have It

Name: As Luck Would Have It
Author: Edward Dyson

Luck is a mysterious force that can make or break a person's life. In Edward Dyson's novel, As Luck Would Have It, the protagonist, Jack, is a young man who has been dealt a bad hand in life. He is struggling to make ends meet and is desperate for a break. When he meets a mysterious stranger who offers him a chance to make his dreams come true, Jack jumps at the opportunity. Jack soon finds himself in a world of high stakes gambling, where he must use his wits and luck to survive. Along the way, he meets a colorful cast of characters, including a beautiful woman who may be his salvation, and a dangerous criminal who could be his downfall. As Jack navigates this dangerous world, he discovers that luck is a powerful force that can make or break a person's life. As Luck Would Have It is an exciting and suspenseful novel that explores the power of luck and the consequences of taking risks. It is a story of hope, courage, and the power of believing in yourself.

By Edward Dyson · First published 1924 · Genre: Romance, Fiction, Adventure · 28 chapters · 65,228 words

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THE late-comer, homing at 2 a.m., sat on the edge of his bed, and made crapulous noises, regardless of inarticulate complaints from the three sleepers. There were three other beds in the room, a bunk against each wall: in each bunk a tired man rolled in an amorphous bundle amongst miscellaneous bedding.

"Oh, Lieutenant Holland,' says she, 'I'm sure you are a hero." The young man whooped, and taking his military cap from his head, with a fine flourish, adroitly tossed it on to the toe of his left foot.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Edward Dyson
Date: 1924 CE
Language: English
Genres: Romance, Fiction, Adventure, Mystery
Length: 65,228 words
Structure: 28 chapters, 2,482 paragraphs
Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Romance — The title of the book implies a story of luck and chance, which is often associated with the genre of romance.
Fiction — The book is written by Edward Dyson, a fiction author, and is likely to be a work of fiction.
Adventure — The title implies a story of luck and chance, which is often associated with the genre of adventure.
Mystery — The title implies a story of luck and chance, which is often associated with the genre of mystery.