Project Gutenberg 2003-11-01 Public domain in the USA. 181 Marquand, John P. (John Phillips) 1893 1960 Marquand, John Phillips The Unspeakable Gentleman E-text prepared by Suzanne Shell, Mary Meehan, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team "The Unspeakable Gentleman" by John P. Marquand is a novel written in the early 20th century, specifically 1922. The book introduces readers to Henry Shelton, a character grappling with the complexities of familial relationships, honor, and the shadows of his father's dubious past. Through a series of vivid vignettes, the narrative sets the stage for a story steeped in historical significance, focusing on a royalist plot in 1805 and the protagonist's tumultuous reunion with a father who embodies moral ambiguity. The opening of the novel captures the moment when Henry learns of his estranged father's return to America after a decade. He is accompanied by Uncle Jason, who represents a more grounded and honorable path. As Henry makes his way to the family home, he is struck by the solitude and decay surrounding it, mirroring his emotional state. Upon arriving, he encounters Brutus, his father's servant, who hints at the dangers lurking within. The reunion between Henry and his father is laden with tension and intricate dynamics, revealing a man of charm and indifference whose life choices continue to haunt both himself and those around him. This initial chapter effectively sets up the conflicts and themes that are likely to unfold throughout the narrative as Henry grapples with his father's influence and the haunting legacy of a troubled past. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 84.7 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821 -- Fiction Fathers and sons -- Fiction Adventure stories Massachusetts -- Fiction PS Text Category: Historical Novels Category: Novels Category: American Literature 343136 2025-08-04T11:12:01.806839 text/html 343136 342969 2024-11-05T03:55:37.338206 2023-10-05T05:00:41.524674 text/html text/html 196849 2025-08-04T11:12:09.305800 application/epub+zip 201353 2025-08-04T11:12:04.624822 application/epub+zip 187433 2025-08-04T11:12:03.492819 application/epub+zip 388760 2025-08-04T11:12:12.694772 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 362471 2025-08-04T11:12:08.594782 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 317762 2022-09-05T06:58:16.739815 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 300672 2025-08-04T11:12:01.359813 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 280837 2024-10-28T17:37:38 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17923 2025-08-04T11:12:12.832755 application/rdf+xml 14749 2025-08-04T11:12:03.997837 image/jpeg 4061 2025-08-04T11:12:03.748787 image/jpeg 195109 2025-08-04T11:12:01.834817 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia