The Amateur Gentleman

"The Amateur Gentleman" by Jeffery Farnol is the story of Barnabas Barty, a young man who goes from living a simple life as the son of an ex-boxing champion to suddenly inheriting a huge amount of money. Driven by his dream to become a gentleman, Barnabas leaves his home in Kent and travels to London. The story follows Barnabas as he learns what it truly means to be a gentleman, facing both good and bad situations on his path to finding himself and fitting into a new, more sophisticated society. The beginning of the book shows Barnabas learning about his inheritance and deciding to chase after what he has always wanted, despite his father's worries. With the support of friends, Barnabas is determined to transform himself and explore what society expects from a gentleman.