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A Rogue’s Life

Wilkie Collins

Publisher: Ktoczyta.pl

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This is a charming and highly readable novel written in the middle of the 19th century. This novel also combines the adventure and twists of a novel with a moderately upper-class protagonist. Frank sees work life as a problem, and by his 25th birthday, he has failed in medicine, portraiture, caricature, and even forgery. Disillusioned with life, he despaired of finding something to do until he met Alicia Dulcifer.
Available since: 03/08/2022.
Print length: 153 pages.

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