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by Anthonie Copley (Author)
A Fig For Fortune is a novel written by Anthonie Copley in 1883. The story is set in the Elizabethan era and follows the life of a young man named Philip Massinger. Philip is a struggling playwright who dreams of making it big in the London theatre scene. However, his lack of success and financial troubles force him to take on odd jobs to make ends meet. One day, Philip is approached by a mysterious stranger who offers him a deal that could change his fortunes. The stranger promises to make Philip's play a hit in exchange for a small favor. Philip agrees, but soon realizes that the favor is not as small as he thought. He finds himself caught up in a dangerous game of political intrigue and must use all his wit and cunning to survive.As Philip navigates his way through the treacherous world of Elizabethan England, he encounters a cast of colorful characters, including actors, spies, and noblemen. He also falls in love with a beautiful actress named Rosalind, but their relationship is threatened by the secrets he must keep.A Fig For Fortune is a thrilling historical novel that offers a vivid portrayal of life in Elizabethan England. It explores themes of ambition, loyalty, and betrayal, and is sure to captivate readers who enjoy historical fiction and drama.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.
