The Morals of Marcus Ordeyne (novel)
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| Author | William John Locke |
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| Language | English |
| Genre | Adventure |
Publication date | 1905 |
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The Morals of Marcus Ordeyne is a 1905 British novel written by William John Locke. Along with his next book, The Beloved Vagabond, it was a major success.[1]
In the novel, a schoolmaster becomes the unexpected heir to a noble title and the associated wealth. He takes under his protection a female refugee from Syria.
A middle aged schoolmaster unexpectedly inherits money and a title. Walking through a park he finds a young girl weeping - she is a harem girl who has been abandoned by her would-be lover after escaping from Syria. Not knowing what else to do, Sir Marcus brings her to his home.
