Mr. Witt's Widow: A Frivolous Tale

Sir Anthony Hope Hawkins, known to the literary world as Anthony Hope, was a distinguished turn-of-the-century novelist and playwright. Born in London on February 9, 1863, Hope studied at Oxford and practiced as a lawyer before yielding to his literary passions and embarking on a career as a writer. His work gained popularity for its adroit blend of romance and adventure, most prominently evidence...