In Hampton Roads: A Dramatic Romance (1899)

In Hampton Roads: A Dramatic Romance is a novel written by Charles Eugene Banks and first published in 1899. The story is set in the late 19th century and revolves around the lives of two young lovers, Roger and Edith, who live in the Hampton Roads area of Virginia. Roger is a wealthy businessman who falls in love with Edith, a beautiful and intelligent young woman who is also from a wealthy family.Their love story is complicated by the fact that Edith's father, a prominent politician, disapproves of their relationship and tries to keep them apart. Meanwhile, Roger's business partner, a ruthless and scheming man named Mr. Treadwell, is determined to destroy Roger's reputation and take over his company.As the story unfolds, the reader is taken on a journey through the high society of the Hampton Roads area, filled with scandal, intrigue, and drama. The novel explores themes of love, betrayal, and the corrupting influence of power and wealth.In Hampton Roads: A Dramatic Romance is a classic example of turn-of-the-century American literature, with its focus on the lives of the wealthy and powerful, and its exploration of the darker side of human nature. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of American literature or the social and cultural milieu of the late 19th century.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.