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"""The Definite Object: A Romance of New York"" with the aid of Jeffery Farnol is a fascinating tale set towards the vibrant backdrop of early 20th-century New York. Farnol weaves a romantic narrative that unfolds amidst the dynamic power of the town. The plot revolves across the man or woman of Peter Ganns, a young man with dreams and aspirations, who will become entangled inside the complexities of affection and ambition. As the story unfolds, readers are taken on a journey through the bustling streets of New York, wherein ardour, societal expectancies, and the pursuit of 1's desires converge. Farnol's narrative skillfully combines elements of romance and adventure, growing a tale that explores topics of love, self-discovery, and the clash among subculture and personal desires. ""The Definite Object"" stands as a testomony to Farnol's capacity to craft attractive and emotionally resonant testimonies. With its brilliant portrayal of characters and the cultural milieu of New York, the unconventional offers readers a glimpse into the social dynamics and romantic entanglements of the time, making it an undying exploration of human relationships inside the bustling metropolis."

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From 1907 until his death in 1952, Jeffery Farnol was a British writer who wrote over 40 romance novels, many of which were set in the Georgian Era or English Regency period, as well as swashbucklers. He, along with Georgette Heyer, played a key role in establishing the Regency romance genre. John Jeffery Farnol was born in Aston, Birmingham, England, as the son of Henry John Farnol, a factory-employed brass-founder, and Kate Jeffery. He had two brothers and one sister. He spent his childhood in London and Kent. He went to Westminster School of Art after losing his job at a Birmingham metal-working company. In 1900, he married Blanche Wilhelmina Victoria Hawley (1883-1955), the 16-year-old daughter of renowned New York scenic artist H. Hughson Hawley. They moved to the United States, where he found work as a scene painter. They had a daughter, Gillian Hawley. He returned to England in 1910, settling in Eastbourne, Sussex. He divorced Blanche in 1938, married Phyllis Mary Clarke on May 20, and adopted her daughter Charmian Jane. His nephew was Ewart Oakeshott, a British illustrator, collector, and amateur historian who wrote on medieval arms and armour.

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