
Gambler
'Gambler' Summary
Clodagh Asshlin, the eldest daughter of an Irish gentleman, is thrust into adulthood when her father's gambling addiction leads to tragedy. She marries a man she does not love and travels to Europe, where she mingles with people of society and fashion. However, she soon discovers that her new acquaintances are not the friends she believes them to be. During her visit to Europe, Clodagh discovers that she too is burdened with the Asshlin curse for gambling, which eventually leads to more heartbreak. A chance encounter seems to change her life, but she is once again thwarted by the Asshlin curse. A surprise and tense ending is in store for Clodagh.Book Details
Authors

Katherine Cecil Thurston
Irish
Katherine Cecil Thurston (18 April 1874 – 5 September 1911) was an Irish novelist, best known for two political thrillers. Born Kathleen Annie Josephine Madden at 14, Bridge Street, Cork, Irelan...
Books by Katherine Cecil ThurstonDownload eBooks
Listen/Download Audiobook
Related books

Mysteries of Paris - Volume 3 by Eugène Sue
This volume of "Mysteries of Paris" continues the compelling story of Rodolphe, a man of noble birth living in disguise as a Parisian laborer. His ext...

Babbitt by Sinclair Lewis
Babbitt, by Sinclair Lewis, is a satirical novel about American culture and society that critiques the vacuity of middle class life and the social pre...

Stories Polly Pepper Told to the Five Little Peppers in the Little Brown House by Margaret Sidney
This book is a collection of stories told by Polly Pepper, the beloved character from the 'Five Little Peppers' series, to her younger siblings. It ca...

Another Study of Woman by Honoré de Balzac
This collection of short stories, presented as tales told by men about women, offers a glimpse into Balzac's observations of Parisian society during t...

Cruise of the Esmeralda by Harry Collingwood
Captain Saint Leger and his family embark on a thrilling adventure to find a long-lost treasure, following clues left by their ancestor. Along the way...

The Tale of Rusty Wren by Arthur Scott Bailey
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a tiny bird, living in a hole in a tree and singing to the world? The Tale of Rusty Wren by Arthur...

Shadow of Victory by Myrtle Reed
Shadow of Victory explores the societal pressures and expectations placed upon women in early 20th century America, particularly regarding marriage an...

So Warmly We Met by Thomas Moore
This collection of poems by Thomas Moore explores themes of love, friendship, nature, and Irish culture. Moore's poems are known for their lyrical bea...

Ball at Sceaux by Honoré de Balzac
The Ball at Sceaux is a novella that focuses on Émilie de Fontaine, a young woman from a noble but impoverished family in post-revolutionary France. S...

Modern Monologues by Marjorie Benton Cooke
Modern Monologues is a collection of 12 monologues by Marjorie Benton Cooke, a renowned monologist, playwright, and novelist. The monologues in this c...
Reviews for Gambler
No reviews posted or approved, yet...