""The Profligate"" is a novel written by Arthur Hornblow and first published in 1908. The story follows the life of a young man named Jack Devereux, who is born into a wealthy family but is reckless and irresponsible with his money and lifestyle. He falls in love with a beautiful but poor woman named Edith and marries her against his family's wishes. However, Jack's profligate ways continue, and he finds himself in debt and unable to support his family. He turns to gambling and other vices, leading to a series of disastrous events that ultimately lead to his downfall. The novel explores themes of love, money, and the consequences of one's actions. It is a cautionary tale about the dangers of living a life of excess and indulgence.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.