A Dazzling Reprobate

A Dazzling Reprobate is a novel written by William Rutherford Hayes Trowbridge and originally published in 1906. The story revolves around the life of a young man named Jack Harcourt, who is born into a wealthy family but is rebellious and reckless. Despite his privileged upbringing, Jack becomes a notorious womanizer and gambler, constantly getting into trouble with the law and causing his family great embarrassment. As the novel progresses, Jack's behavior becomes increasingly erratic and dangerous, leading him down a path of self-destruction. He falls in love with a young woman named Edith, but his wild ways and bad reputation make it difficult for them to be together. The novel explores themes of class, morality, and the consequences of one's actions. It paints a vivid picture of the high society of the early 20th century, with all its extravagance and excess, as well as the darker side of human nature. Overall, A Dazzling Reprobate is a captivating and thought-provoking read that offers a glimpse into a bygone era and the complexities of human behavior.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.