"The Convict: A Tale" by G. P. R. James is a story rooted in the 1800's that explores the struggles of Edward, a Cambridge student, against social class and ambition. Edward is at odds with his passion for learning and the realities of his place in fortune, especially when an old relative encourages him to tutor the young nobleman, Lord Hadley, as he tours the continent. This sets the stage for Edward's relationships with those around him, like Helen Clive, a young women suffering from a broken arm, as well as the difficulties that come with social standing. The story hints at darker themes of crime when it shifts to a group of men participating in shady deeds on a stormy night.
The Convict: A Tale
By G. P. R. (George Payne Rainsford) James
A young scholar's aspirations collide with dangerous secrets along the English coast, setting in motion a journey filled with romance, crime, and the weight of class divisions.
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About the AuthorGeorge Payne Rainsford James, was an English novelist and historical writer, the son of a physician in London. He was for many years British Consul at various places in the United States and on the Continent. He held the honorary office of British Historiographer Royal during the last years of William IV's reign.
George Payne Rainsford James, was an English novelist and historical writer, the son of a physician in London. He was for many years British Consul at various places in the United States and on the Continent. He held the honorary office of British Historiographer Royal during the last years of William IV's reign.
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