General Bounce V2

General Bounce V2: Or The Lady And The Locusts is a novel written by George John Whyte Melville and first published in 1855. It is the second volume in the General Bounce series and follows the adventures of the eponymous character, General Bounce, a retired military officer with a penchant for gambling and mischief. In this volume, General Bounce finds himself embroiled in a scandalous affair involving a wealthy widow, Lady Caroline Lancing, and her unscrupulous suitor, Lord Kilgoff. Kilgoff is a notorious gambler who has squandered his fortune and is now desperate to marry Lady Caroline for her money. However, Lady Caroline is not interested in Kilgoff and instead falls in love with General Bounce, who is equally smitten with her.As the plot unfolds, General Bounce and Lady Caroline must navigate the treacherous waters of society gossip and scandal, while also dealing with Kilgoff's malicious schemes to ruin their reputations. Along the way, they encounter a cast of colorful characters, including a group of locusts that threaten to destroy Lady Caroline's estate.The novel is a witty and entertaining satire of Victorian society, with Melville's trademark humor and sharp social commentary on display throughout. It is also a thrilling adventure story, with plenty of twists and turns to keep readers engaged until the very end. Overall, General Bounce V2: Or The Lady And The Locusts is a delightful romp through the world of 19th-century England, filled with humor, romance, and intrigue.In Two Volumes.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.