Classic Love Stories

Fool There Was

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  • 1909 first published
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Published in 1909, Fool There Was is a classic romance novel by Porter Emerson Browne.

A free LibriVox audiobook (5 h 39 min) is available.

About Fool There Was

Two friends were asked by their respective fathers on their death beds to promise to marry a special girl, who lived across the street and who they had been very fond of since childhood. Once they reached young manhood, one of these fulfilled his father's wish. The story takes off from there, and, while all three continued to be very close to one another as they grew older, the married man was sent abroad on business, allowing his friend to take care of his wife and child while he was away. While overseas, the married man fell into temptation. Many twists and turns, as well as surprises were to follow, rendering the reader curious as to how it would all turn out. (Roger Melin)
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Fool There Was — LibriVox recording, 5 h 39 min in 19 sections.

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Who wrote Fool There Was?

Fool There Was was written by Porter Emerson Browne and first published in 1909.

What genre is Fool There Was?

It is usually shelved as Classic Love Stories.

Is there a free audiobook of Fool There Was?

Yes — LibriVox volunteers recorded it; the recording runs 5 h 39 min.

What books are similar to Fool There Was?

Readers who like it often enjoy The Great Gatsby, The Turn of the Screw and Le fantôme de l'opéra.

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