Anthony Hope
A Man of Mark is a novel written by Anthony Hope, first published in 1890. The story is set in the fictional European country of Aureataland and revolves around the character of Frank Mayne, a young Englishman who travels to Aureataland to pursue a career in politics. Mayne soon finds himself embroiled in a complex web of political intrigue and personal relationships, as he becomes involved with the ruling family of the country and their various schemes and machinations. Along the way, Mayne must navigate the treacherous waters of love and loyalty, as he is torn between his duty to his own country and his growing affection for the people and culture of Aureataland. The novel is a classic example of the political thriller genre, with a richly detailed setting and a cast of complex and compelling characters. It explores themes of power, ambition, and the complexities of human relationships, and is widely regarded as one of Hope’s most accomplished works.1895. Hope was a barrister who gave up the law after the success of his novel The Prisoner of Zenda. This book begins: In the year 1884 the Republic of Aureataland was certainly not in a flourishing condition. Although most happily situated (it lies on the coast of South America, rather to the north-I mustn’t be more definite), and gifted with an extensive territory, nearly as big as Yorkshire, it had yet failed to make that material progress which had been hoped by its founders. It is true that the state was still in its infancy, being an offshoot from another and larger realm, and having obtained the boon of freedom and self-government only as recently has 1871, after a series of political convulsions of a violent character, which may be studied with advantage in the well-known history of The Making of Aureataland, by a learned professor of the Jeremiah P. Jecks University in the United States of America.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.
