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The Pursuit

    Frank Savile's The Pursuit is an adventure fiction and classic romance novel. It deals with inheritance and succession and Kidnapping.

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    About The Pursuit

    "The Pursuit" by Frank Savile is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book revolves around John Aylmer, a British officer, who finds himself embroiled in a web of intrigue involving an American woman and her child, as well as the complex dynamics of their past and present. As the various characters intersect, themes of fear, mystery, and moral duty begin to unfold, drawing readers into a narrative filled with adventure and emotional depth. The opening of the book captures John Aylmer's first encounter with an American woman and her young son in Tangier. Aylmer is instantly intrigued by the woman, sensing her underlying fear despite her beauty. His instinct to help is tested as he becomes embroiled in a confrontation regarding the safety of the child, who unknowingly attracts the attention of others. This initial interaction sets the stage for Aylmer's deeper involvement in the lives of the woman and child while hinting at potential dangers linked to their familial ties and a mysterious past, inviting readers to explore how these elements evolve throughout the story.
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    Themes, setting & tropes

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    • Inheritance and succession
    • Love stories
    • Adventure stories
    • Kidnapping

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    Who wrote The Pursuit?

    The Pursuit was written by Frank Savile.

    What genre is The Pursuit?

    It is usually shelved as Adventure and Classic Love Stories.

    Is The Pursuit free to read?

    Yes. It is in the public domain in the United States and can be read free on Project Gutenberg in EPUB, Kindle and HTML formats.

    What books are similar to The Pursuit?

    Readers who like it often enjoy Dainty's Cruel Rivals; Or, The Fatal Birthday, The Blue Lagoon: A Romance and Wisdom's Daughter.

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