Hard Pressed (1919) - Fred Merrick White - Bog

Hard Pressed is a novel written by Fred Merrick White and published in 1919. The story revolves around the life of a young man named Jack Harcourt, who is struggling to make ends meet. He is the sole breadwinner of his family and works as a journalist for a local newspaper. However, his job is not enough to support his family, and he is constantly under financial pressure.One day, Jack comes across a mysterious man who offers him a job as a private detective. The job pays well, and Jack sees it as an opportunity to improve his financial situation. However, he soon realizes that the job is not as easy as it seems. He is tasked with investigating a murder case, and he finds himself in the middle of a dangerous game of deceit and betrayal.As Jack delves deeper into the case, he uncovers a web of lies and secrets that threaten to destroy his life. He must use all his wit and intelligence to solve the case and bring the culprits to justice. Along the way, he meets a cast of interesting characters, including a beautiful woman who becomes his love interest.Hard Pressed is a thrilling and suspenseful novel that keeps readers on the edge of their seats. It explores themes of crime, justice, and the human condition, and is a must-read for fans of detective 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.