02410cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000570012624500210018326400510020430000470025533600260030233700260032833800360035450000310039050802010042152012780062253400450190065300650194565300430201085600430205362181UtSlPG20260610134431.0mcr n260607r2020||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a08030704  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aComfort, Benjamin F.q(Benjamin Freeman),d1863-194110aArnold's Tempter 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2020  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2020-05-20  aProduced by Tim Lindell, David E. Brown, and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This
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HathiTrust Digital Library.)  a"Arnold's Tempter" by Benjamin F. Comfort is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The story is set during the American Revolutionary War and revolves around the intrigues and political machinations in Philadelphia, highlighting key figures such as Roderick Barclugh and Benedict Arnold. The narrative explores themes of loyalty, ambition, and the tension between aristocratic values and emerging democratic ideals.  The opening of the novel introduces Roderick Barclugh, who arrives in Philadelphia for an important dinner hosted by Robert FitzMaurice, where he will meet key political figures, including General Benedict Arnold and his wife, Peggy. The social dynamics at the gathering reveal a deep division between loyalists and independence supporters, with dialogue that addresses the complexities and personal motivations behind the American Revolution. Barclugh’s charming persona captures the attention of those around him, and a palpable undercurrent of tension suggests his hidden agendas as he navigates the intricacies of political favor and financial intrigue. The scene sets the stage for the unfolding drama of ambition, betrayal, and moral conflict within the turbulent landscape of the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aUnited States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Fiction  aArnold, Benedict, 1741-1801 -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/62181