Piccadilly

Piccadilly: A Fragment of Contemporary Biography is a novel written by Laurence Oliphant. The book is set in London during the mid-19th century and follows the story of a young man named Frank Vanecourt. Frank is a wealthy and ambitious young man who is determined to make his mark on the world. He spends his days socializing with the elite of London society, attending parties and events, and trying to establish himself as a successful businessman.As the story progresses, Frank becomes involved in a number of romantic entanglements with various women, including a beautiful and mysterious woman named Madame Valeria. He also becomes embroiled in a number of business dealings that are not entirely above board, and finds himself caught up in a web of deceit and intrigue.Throughout the book, Oliphant provides a vivid and detailed portrait of life in Victorian London, with all its glamour, excess, and corruption. He explores themes of love, ambition, and morality, and offers a critical commentary on the social and political realities of the time.Overall, Piccadilly: A Fragment of Contemporary Biography is a fascinating and engaging novel that offers a unique insight into the world of Victorian London. It is a must-read for anyone interested in historical fiction, social commentary, or the works of Laurence Oliphant.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.