The Man Who Rose Again

"The Man Who Rose Again" by Joseph Hocking is a story set in early 20th-century London, where Radford Leicester, a sharp-tongued and troubled young politician, makes a risky bet that throws his life into turmoil. Sparked by a late-night debate with his friends about virtue and ambition, Leicester wagers that he can win the heart of Olive Castlemaine, a wealthy and respected heiress, despite his questionable morals. As he begins his pursuit, driven by a need to prove his cynical view of women, the novel journeys into the tangled web of relationships, exploring themes of integrity, social climbing, and the hidden motives behind our choices, all within a world of wealth and high society.