The Powers That Prey (1900) - Alfred Hodder - Bog

The Powers That Prey is a novel written by Alfred Hodder and first published in 1900. The story is set in London and follows the life of a young man named Arthur Blathwayt. Arthur is a struggling artist who is trying to make a name for himself in the art world. He is also in love with a woman named Edith, who is the daughter of a wealthy industrialist. As Arthur tries to make a name for himself, he comes into contact with a group of powerful and influential people who have their own agendas. These ""powers"" include politicians, businessmen, and aristocrats who are all trying to maintain their positions of power and influence. As Arthur becomes more involved with these people, he begins to realize that their actions are not always ethical or moral. He is forced to choose between his loyalty to Edith and his own conscience. The Powers That Prey is a thought-provoking novel that explores themes of power, corruption, and morality. It is a compelling read that will keep readers engaged from beginning to end.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.