A Prodigal is a novel written by Mary Wallace Brooks and published in 1907. The story revolves around the life of a young woman named Virginia, who is the daughter of a wealthy businessman. Virginia is known for her beauty and charm, but she is also spoiled and selfish. She is engaged to a young man named Jack, but she is not truly in love with him.One day, Virginia meets a handsome and mysterious man named Richard, who sweeps her off her feet. She falls deeply in love with him and decides to break off her engagement with Jack. However, Richard has a dark past and is not the man that Virginia thought he was. He is involved in illegal activities and is constantly on the run from the law.As Virginia becomes more and more entangled in Richard's world, she begins to realize the true nature of his character. She must decide whether to stay with him and risk everything, or to leave him and return to her former life.A Prodigal is a story of love, betrayal, and redemption. It explores the themes of morality, self-discovery, and the consequences of one's actions. The novel is a timeless classic that continues to captivate readers with its vivid characters and compelling plot.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.