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The Morals of Marcus Ordeyne

by William John Locke

Marcus Ordeyne is a middle aged bachelor schoolmaster who has inherited both money and a title and thus is able to lead a life of leisure. One day, he encounters a young girl in a London park who has escaped from a Turkish harem and has come to London for an arranged marriage; however, her rescuer has unexpectedly died, leaving her destitute. Not knowing what else to do, Sir Marcus takes her to his home – with unexpected consequences.

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1905

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William John Locke was a British novelist, dramatist and playwright, best known for his short stories. He was born in Cunningsbury St George, Christ Church, Demerara, British Guiana on 20 March 1863,...

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