The Man Who Lost Himself is a novel by H. de Vere Stacpoole, first published in 1917. The story follows a wealthy American businessman named Everard Dominey, who disappears in Africa and is presumed dead. However, he reappears in England two years later, suffering from amnesia and claiming to be a British aristocrat named Sir Everard Dominey.Despite his wife's suspicions, Sir Everard is accepted back into high society and begins to rebuild his life. But as he tries to piece together his past, he discovers that he may have ...
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The Man Who Lost Himself is a novel by H. de Vere Stacpoole, first published in 1917. The story follows a wealthy American businessman named Everard Dominey, who disappears in Africa and is presumed dead. However, he reappears in England two years later, suffering from amnesia and claiming to be a British aristocrat named Sir Everard Dominey.Despite his wife's suspicions, Sir Everard is accepted back into high society and begins to rebuild his life. But as he tries to piece together his past, he discovers that he may have been involved in a sinister plot to overthrow the British government. With the help of a loyal friend and a beautiful suffragette, Sir Everard sets out to uncover the truth and clear his name.The Man Who Lost Himself is a gripping tale of identity, betrayal, and redemption, set against the backdrop of pre-World War I England. Stacpoole's vivid descriptions of the African wilderness and the opulent world of the British aristocracy bring the story to life, while his nuanced portrayal of Sir Everard's struggle to regain his memory and his place in society makes for a compelling read.1917. A ship s surgeon for more than forty years, Stacpoole was an expert on the South Sea islands. His many books contain detailed descriptions of the natural life and civilizations with which he was so at home. In The Man Who Lost Himself, John Evans encounters his look alike, Malcolm Scott, When Scott is killed in an accident, Evans finds himself mistaken for Scott and decides to do some good in his new role. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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