Die And Be Damned (1758)

Die And Be Damned is a historical novel written by Thomas Mortimer in 1758. The story is set in the 18th century and revolves around the life of a young man named Charles Delamere. Charles is the son of a wealthy merchant who is determined to make a name for himself in society.The novel begins with Charles embarking on a journey to London to seek his fortune. Along the way, he meets a variety of characters, including a highwayman and a beautiful young woman named Arabella. Charles quickly falls in love with Arabella, but their relationship is complicated by her father's disapproval and the fact that she is already engaged to another man.As Charles struggles to make a name for himself in London, he becomes embroiled in a web of deceit and intrigue. He discovers that his father's business dealings are not entirely above board and that he is being pursued by a group of ruthless criminals who will stop at nothing to get what they want.Despite the danger that surrounds him, Charles remains determined to succeed and win Arabella's love. But as the plot thickens and the danger intensifies, he realizes that he may have to make a choice between his ambitions and his heart.Die And Be Damned is a thrilling tale of love, ambition, and betrayal set against the backdrop of 18th century London. Mortimer's vivid descriptions and engaging characters make this a must-read for fans of historical fiction.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.