The Unspeakable Gentleman is a novel written by John P. Marquand. The story is set in the early 20th century and revolves around the life of a wealthy and mysterious man named Charley Yang. Charley is a Chinese-American who has been living in the United States for many years, and is known for his impeccable manners and dapper appearance.The book follows Charley's journey as he travels to Europe, where he becomes embroiled in a series of intrigues and scandals. Along the way, he meets a number of interesting characters, ...
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The Unspeakable Gentleman is a novel written by John P. Marquand. The story is set in the early 20th century and revolves around the life of a wealthy and mysterious man named Charley Yang. Charley is a Chinese-American who has been living in the United States for many years, and is known for his impeccable manners and dapper appearance.The book follows Charley's journey as he travels to Europe, where he becomes embroiled in a series of intrigues and scandals. Along the way, he meets a number of interesting characters, including a beautiful and enigmatic woman named Lady Jane Grey, who captures his heart.As the story unfolds, Charley finds himself caught up in a web of deceit and betrayal, and must use all of his wits and charm to navigate the treacherous waters of high society. Despite the challenges he faces, Charley remains steadfast in his quest for love and truth, and ultimately emerges as a hero in his own right.The Unspeakable Gentleman is a thrilling and engaging novel that explores themes of identity, love, and the complexities of social class. Marquand's writing is elegant and insightful, and his characters are richly drawn and unforgettable. This book is a must-read for anyone who loves a good mystery or historical fiction.I mounted unmolested, as I somehow knew I should, and helped her up behind me. Somehow with that first crash on our front door, I knew that the game had turned. I knew that nothing would stop me. An odd sense of exaltation came over me, and with it a strange desire to laugh. It would be amusing enough when I met my father, but I wondered--I wondered as I clapped my heels into my horse's flanks. What had my uncle to do in this affair.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.
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