The Count And The Congressman (1908)

The Count And The Congressman is a novel written by Mrs. Burton Harrison and published in 1908. The story revolves around the lives of two men, Count Constantine Lepardo and Congressman John Graham, and their contrasting personalities and lifestyles. Count Lepardo is a wealthy and sophisticated European aristocrat who is used to living a life of luxury and indulgence. Congressman Graham, on the other hand, is a hardworking and honest politician who is dedicated to serving his country.The novel explores the relationship between these two men as they navigate their way through the social and political landscape of Washington D.C. and New York City. Along the way, they encounter a cast of characters including socialites, politicians, and journalists, each with their own agendas and motivations.As the story unfolds, the reader is drawn into a world of intrigue, romance, and scandal. The Count and the Congressman find themselves embroiled in a web of political corruption and personal drama that threatens to destroy everything they hold dear.Through it all, Mrs. Burton Harrison paints a vivid portrait of turn-of-the-century America, with its glittering social scene, its cutthroat politics, and its ever-present class divisions. The Count And The Congressman is a gripping tale of power, ambition, and betrayal that will keep 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.