The Vagrant Duke

The Vagrant Duke is a 1920 novel by George Gibbs that tells the story of Peter Nicholaevitch, a Russian Grand Duke who escapes to America following a revolution. Disguised as Peter Nichols, he seeks a new life while grappling with his past and the challenges of his new identity. The narrative unfolds as he takes on a job in New Jersey, where he becomes embroiled in secrets and dangers tied to the estate he oversees. This adventure story explores themes of exile and identity amidst the backdrop of early 20th-century turmoil.