The Man In Evening Clothes (1917) : Kessinger Publishing : 9781104498764 : 1104498766 : 10 May 2009 : The Man In Evening Clothes is a novel written by John Reed Scott and first published in 1917. Set in New York City during the early 20th century, the story follows the life of a wealthy and prominent businessman named David Anstell. Despite his success and social status, David is deeply unhappy and feels trapped in his life. He longs for adventure and excitement, and his desire for change is only intensified when he meets a beautiful and mysterious woman named Lydia Laurent. Lydia is unlike any woman David has ever met before, and he quickly becomes enamored with her. As he becomes more involved with Lydia, David finds himself drawn into a dangerous world of espionage and international intrigue. Along the way, he must navigate a web of lies and deceit, risking everything he holds dear in order to uncover the truth about Lydia and the shadowy organization she represents. The Man In Even