You Never Know Your Luck - Gilbert Parker - Bog

""You Never Know Your Luck"" is a novel by Gilbert Parker, first published in 1899. The story is set in the late 19th century and follows the life of a young Irishman named Terence O'Rourke. Terence is a charming and ambitious man who dreams of making a fortune and becoming a successful businessman. He leaves his home in Ireland and sets out for Canada, where he hopes to start a new life.Upon arriving in Canada, Terence quickly realizes that life is not as easy as he thought it would be. He struggles to find work and make ends meet, and soon finds himself caught up in a web of deceit and corruption. Despite these challenges, Terence remains determined to succeed and never loses his sense of humor or his positive outlook on life.As the story progresses, Terence becomes involved in a number of adventures and encounters a variety of colorful characters, including a beautiful young woman named Sheila Llyn. Sheila and Terence fall in love, but their relationship is complicated by a series of misunderstandings and obstacles.Throughout the novel, Parker explores themes of love, ambition, and the pursuit of wealth. He also provides a vivid portrait of life in Canada during the late 19th century, depicting the struggles and triumphs of the country's early pioneers.""You Never Know Your Luck"" is a classic work of literature that continues to be enjoyed by readers today. It is a timeless tale of perseverance and hope, and a testament to the enduring human spirit.The court-room of Askatoon was crowded to suffocation, for the M'Mahons were detested, and the murdered man had a good reputation in the district. Besides, a widow and three children mourned their loss, and the widow was in court. Also Crozier's evidence was expected to be sensational, and to prove the swivel on which the fate of the accused man would hang.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.