02280cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000310011324500480014426400510019230000470024333600260029033700260031633800360034250000310037850800290040952012600043853400450169865300470174365300660179070000380185685600430189499900170193735144UtSlPG20260610133813.0mcr n260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aLever, Charles,d1806-187214aThe Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. II (of II) 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2011  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2011-02-02  aProduced by David Widger  a"The Martins of Cro' Martin, Vol. II" by Charles James Lever is a novel written in the early 20th century." This book continues the story of the Martins, particularly focusing on Captain Harry Martin and his entangled relationship with Mr. Herman Merl, a flashy friend whose gambling habits and vulgar demeanor cause Martin both discomfort and financial trouble. The narrative delves into themes of friendship, social standing, and the consequences of gambling in an evolving society.  "The opening of the book introduces a scene in Paris that captures the contrasting lives of its characters." Captain Martin, back in Paris after a long absence, seems disillusioned by both the city and his friendship with Merl, who is eager to indulge in life's pleasures, including fine food and betting. Martin's internal struggle with his disdain for Merl's vulgarity and his own financial entanglements is palpable. As the narrative unfolds, hints of the broader social dynamics at play emerge, suggesting a deeper commentary on class and the superficiality of social interactions in Parisian society. This sets a complex backdrop for the developments that follow in the lives of the characters intertwined with theirs. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aIreland -- History -- 1800-1837 -- Fiction  aIreland -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction1 aBrowne, Hablot Knight,d1815-188240uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/35144  c75989d75989