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The Wager
My great grandfather’s book scandalous novel, ‘The Wager’ caused an enormous stir upon its initial release in 1919. The book’s content invited comparisons in The Times to ‘the depravities of Wilde, absent his wit’. A modern audience may better appreciate it's follies.
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The Wager – Chapter 2 – ‘Two Visits, Two Mistakes’
Download: Chapter 2 I was almost honoured to be approached by Skellig Historical Society after reading the first chapter of great grandfather’s once notorious, now sadly novel. As you are perhaps aware, great grandfather was one of Skellig’s most generous benefactors, having been fascinated all…
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A Page from History
Download: Chapter 1 My great grandfather’s book ‘An examination of the effect on character of greatly altered circumstances, as epitomised by the divergent conditions into which two young unfortunates are thrust by the wretched cynicism of their betters,’ or ‘The Wager’ caused an enormous stir…
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My great grandfather’s book scandalous novel, ‘The Wager’ caused an enormous stir upon its initial release in 1919. The book’s content invited comparisons in The Times to ‘the depravities of Wilde, absent his wit’. A modern audience may better appreciate it's follies.
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My great grandfather’s book scandalous novel, ‘The Wager’ caused an enormous stir upon its initial release in 1919. The book’s content invited comparisons in The Times to ‘the depravities of Wilde, absent his wit’. A modern audience may better appreciate it's follies.
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