The Catfish (1913)

The Catfish is a novel written by Charles Marriott and first published in 1913. The book tells the story of a young man named Peter Graham, who leaves his home in the countryside to seek his fortune in London. There, he meets a beautiful woman named Muriel, whom he falls in love with and marries.However, their happiness is short-lived as Peter soon discovers that Muriel is not who she seems to be. She is actually a con artist who has been using her beauty and charm to trick wealthy men into giving her money. Peter is devastated by this revelation and must decide whether to stay with Muriel or leave her and start a new life.The novel is set against the backdrop of early 20th century London and explores themes of love, deception, and the corrupting influence of money. It is a gripping tale of a young man's journey into adulthood and the challenges he must face along the way.Overall, The Catfish is a classic work of fiction that has stood the test of time. It is a must-read for anyone who enjoys stories of love, betrayal, and redemption.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.