The Duke (1900) is a novel written by Joseph Storer Clouston that revolves around the life of a wealthy Duke, named Duke of Wellington. The story is set in the late nineteenth century in England and follows the Duke's struggle to maintain his wealth and status in society. The Duke is depicted as a proud and arrogant man who is obsessed with his family's reputation and legacy. He is also shown to be a womanizer who has had several affairs with women outside his marriage, which has caused tension in his personal life. The novel explores the themes of love, loyalty, and betrayal as the Duke's life takes unexpected turns. The story also features other characters, including the Duke's wife, Lady Wellington, his children, and other members of the aristocracy. The Duke's relationship with his family, his struggles to maintain his wealth, and his personal life are all explored in the novel. The Duke is a captivating tale of a man's rise and fall from grace, set against the backdrop of a changing society in England.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
