Better Dead (1908)

Better Dead is a novel written by James Matthew Barrie and published in 1908. The story takes place in London and revolves around the life of a man named Tommy, who is a struggling writer. Tommy is in love with a woman named Elspeth, who is engaged to another man. Despite his love for Elspeth, Tommy is unable to confess his feelings to her.One day, Tommy is approached by a mysterious stranger who offers him a large sum of money to write a book about a man who has faked his own death. Tommy is initially hesitant, but the promise of money is too great to resist. As he begins to research the subject, Tommy becomes obsessed with the idea of faking his own death.Tommy's obsession leads him down a dangerous path, as he begins to involve himself with criminals and engage in illegal activities. Meanwhile, Elspeth becomes increasingly concerned about Tommy's behavior and tries to intervene.The novel explores themes of love, obsession, and the consequences of one's actions. It is a gripping and suspenseful tale that keeps readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.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.