A Match In The Dark: A Novel (1879)

A Match In The Dark is a novel written by Arthur Sketchley and originally published in 1879. The story follows the misadventures of a young man named Algernon Quick, who is tasked with finding a suitable match for his wealthy aunt. However, things quickly go awry when Algernon falls in love with his aunt's companion, Miss Fanny, and the two of them find themselves embroiled in a series of comical and often absurd situations. Along the way, they encounter a cast of eccentric characters, including a mysterious stranger, a bumbling detective, and a group of scheming socialites. As the story unfolds, Algernon and Miss Fanny must navigate their way through a maze of misunderstandings and obstacles in order to find true love and happiness. With its witty dialogue, engaging characters, and humorous plot twists, A Match In The Dark is a delightful read that will appeal to fans of classic British literature and romantic comedies alike.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.