The One-Pound Note and Other Tales
Language: English
Published by Valancourt Books, 2013
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- Title
- The One-Pound Note and Other Tales
- Author
- Lathom, Francis
- Publisher
- Valancourt Books
- Publication year
- 2013
- Condition
- Very Good
- Binding
- paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 193455541X
- ISBN 13
- 9781934555415
Between 1795 and 1809, Francis Lathom (1774-1832) established himself as one of the most popular and prolific novelists of his day with Gothic novels such as The Midnight Bell (1798) and The Mysterious Freebooter (1806) before disappearing without a trace. In 1820, Lathom made his triumphant return to the literary scene with this collection of three tales.
In the title story, things seem to be looking up for young William McTavish after he wins a fortune in the lottery. But much to his horror, he arrives home to find his father on the scaffold to be hanged for having forged a one pound note! In the nick of time, a handsome stranger rescues William's father, and the two youths go on the run from the law, forging a passionate friendship that will end in tragedy. In the words of critic Montague Summers, "although most discreetly treated, the love between [the two youths] is clearly" queer in nature. The second story, "The Wife, the Mistress, and the Friend" is a tale of domestic intrigue concerning the suspicious doings of Amelia Woodville's husband, and the final tale, "The Prophecy," is a supernatural-tinged novella of skulduggery and adventure in 17th century Scotland.
This edition, the first since 1820, features a new introduction and notes by Max Fincher, the text of contemporary reviews, and a facsimile of the original title page.
"Synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
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