02290cam a22003373u 4500 11063 UtSlPG 20260610133250.0 m cr n 260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Hope, Anthony, 1863-1933 A man of mark 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 2004-02-01 E-text prepared by the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team HTML file produced by David Widger "A Man of Mark" by Anthony Hope is a novel written during the late 19th century. The story unfolds in the fictional Republic of Aureataland, focusing on political and financial intrigue, particularly surrounding its ambitious President, Marcus W. Whittingham. The protagonist, John Martin, finds himself drawn into Aureataland's precarious political landscape, grappling with issues of loyalty, morality, and the consequences of his financial dealings as the national debt comes to the forefront. The opening of the book presents the backdrop of Aureataland in the year 1884, depicting it as a republic struggling to establish itself after gaining freedom. The narrative introduces John Martin, a young banker managing the local branch in Whittingham, who becomes entwined in the government's financial schemes. As political and financial tensions rise, Martin encounters a cast of characters, including the charming but questionable President and a mysterious signorina. The early chapters set the stage for a conflict that involves conspiracy, betrayal, and a looming revolution, hinting at both personal and national stakes that will engage the reader as the plot unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Political fiction Man-woman relationships -- Fiction Bankers -- Fiction British -- South America -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/11063 52510 52510