Richard Carvel — Volume 05

"Richard Carvel — Volume 05" by Winston Churchill is a historical novel that throws Richard Carvel into the complicated world of London's high society, where things like social rank, love, and being brave matter a lot. Richard interacts with people like his buddy John Paul and the girl he likes, Dorothy Manners, while facing tough situations that push their values and dreams to the limit. The story begins with Richard dealing with problems, like being locked up and almost becoming a slave. When he gets back together with Dorothy, who helps him, their talks reveal what society expects of them, including Richard's feelings for Dorothy and her risky marriage deal with Mr. Manners.