The Hypocrite (1899)

The Hypocrite is a novel written by Cyril Arthur Edward Ranger Gull and published in 1899. The story revolves around the life of a young man named Mark Ashburn, who is a hypocrite. He presents himself as a pious and virtuous person, but in reality, he is a deceitful and immoral person who indulges in various vices. Mark's hypocrisy is exposed when he falls in love with a young woman named Elinor, who is the daughter of a wealthy businessman. Elinor is a devout Christian who is not impressed by Mark's false persona. Despite this, Mark is determined to win her heart and marry her for her wealth. As the story progresses, Mark's true nature is revealed to Elinor, and she is left heartbroken. Mark, on the other hand, is consumed by guilt and remorse for his actions. He realizes the error of his ways and tries to make amends for his past mistakes. The Hypocrite is a cautionary tale about the dangers of living a double life and the importance of being true to oneself. The novel explores themes of love, faith, morality, and redemption. It is a thought-provoking read that will leave readers reflecting on their own lives and actions.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.