
Old Debauchees
'Old Debauchees' Summary
In the bustling city, young Laroon hopes to marry the virtuous Isabel. However, the cunning Father Martin has his own designs on Isabel and manipulates her father, Jourdain, to keep them apart. Undeterred, Laroon and his allies don disguises as priests and exploit Jourdain's guilt to further their own agendas. Amidst the chaos, Isabel remains sharp-witted and hatches a plan to expose Father Martin's true intentions. As the web of deceit unravels, Father Martin's lust is laid bare, leading to his downfall. The tale concludes with a resounding message about the dangers of religious hypocrisy and the triumph of virtue over vice.Book Details
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Henry Fielding
United Kingdom
Henry Fielding was an English novelist and dramatist known for his earthy humour and satire. His comic novel Tom Jones is still widely appreciated. He and Samuel Richardson are seen as founders of the...
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