02145cam a22003133u 4500 5238 UtSlPG 20260610133136.0 m cr n 260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Lever, Charles, 1806-1872 The Confessions of Harry Lorrequer — Volume 5 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2004 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2004-06-01 Produced by Mary Munarin and David Widger "The Confessions of Harry Lorrequer — Volume 5" by Charles James Lever is a novel written during the mid-19th century, providing a satirical glimpse into the life of a charming yet reckless protagonist. The book follows Harry Lorrequer, a young Englishman embroiled in a series of misadventures and romantic entanglements, as he navigates through the social intrigues of Paris, particularly focusing on themes of dueling, honor, and deception. At the start of the novel, the narrative focuses on Lorrequer's desperate search for a second to assist him in a duel he is unexpectedly involved in. As he wanders through Parisian locales, he encounters old acquaintances, the most noteworthy being Captain Trevanion, who offers his services as Lorrequer's second. Through their dialogue, the story unfolds with a humorous recounting of recent confrontations and misunderstandings that have led to Lorrequer's current predicament. The tension builds as the theme of dueling is explored, revealing the societal pressures and expectations surrounding honor among men at the time, leading the reader into a rich adventure filled with excitement, wit, and social observation. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Fiction Browne, Hablot Knight, 1815-1882 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/5238 47269 47269