Pearl of Pearl Island

Pearl of Pearl Island by John Oxenham Pearl of Pearl Island by John Oxenham "If you want murders, mysteries, or mud -- pass on! This is a simple, straightforward love-story." So begins this tale, Pearl of Pearl Island. John Graeme is a poor fiction writer. He loves Margaret Brandt, a woman who stands to earn a substantial fortune. Lady Elspeth Gordon is friends with both. With a little bit of manipulation, she begins to help John Graeme and Margaret Brandt spend time together. Unfortunately, when Lady Elspeth is called away due to her niece's illness, John Graeme is left to fend for himself. John must contend with more suitable pursuers, men who stand a chance of matching Margaret Brandt's fortune, as well as Jeremiah Pixley, Margaret Brandt's guardian. Will he be able to make the fortune Jeremiah Pixley finds is acceptable to marry Margaret? Or will love win out over all other obstacles? We are delighted to publish this classic book as part of our extensive Classic Library collection. Many of the books in our collection have been out of print for decades, and therefore have not been accessible to the general public. The aim of our publishing program is to facilitate rapid access to this vast reservoir of literature, and our view is that this is a significant literary work, which deserves to be brought back into print after many decades. The contents of the vast majority of titles in the Classic Library have been scanned from the original works. To ensure a high quality product, each title has been meticulously hand curated by our staff. Our philosophy has been guided by a desire to provide the reader with a book that is as close as possible to ownership of the original work. We hope that you will enjoy this wonderful classic work, and that for you it becomes an enriching experience.