G. P. R. (George Payne Rainsford) James
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.
The Robber, A Tale.
In old England, a man with a secret past arrives in a peaceful town where love, rivalry, and hidden dangers await him.
By G. P. R. (George Payne Rainsford) James
The Old Dominion
An Englishman's journey through the Old South confronts him with moral quandaries and unexpected alliances, forcing him to confront the complexities of a society steeped in slavery.
By G. P. R. (George Payne Rainsford) James
Attila: A Romance. Vol. II.
In a world of kings and war, a Hun leader is caught between honor, vengeance, and betrayals within his own family.
By G. P. R. (George Payne Rainsford) James
The King's Highway
Amidst the ruins of battle on the Irish coast, a soldier, a boy, and a mysterious companion embark on a path defined by loss, loyalty, and a desperate search for belonging.
By G. P. R. (George Payne Rainsford) James
Forest Days: A Romance of Old Times
In medieval England, a resourceful peasant navigates love, conflict, and class struggles amidst brewing political tensions.
By G. P. R. (George Payne Rainsford) James
The Huguenot: A Tale of the French Protestants. Volumes I-III
In a France torn apart by religious conflict, a nobleman must choose between his faith, his people, and the ever-present threat of persecution.
By G. P. R. (George Payne Rainsford) James
Ticonderoga: A Story of Early Frontier Life in the Mohawk Valley
A family living on the early American frontier find their lives thrown into turmoil by the arrival of a mysterious stranger and rising tensions with Native American tribes.
By G. P. R. (George Payne Rainsford) James
Arrah Neil; or, Times of Old
In a world torn by war, a young woman's life intertwines with a gallant stranger, igniting a spark of hope amidst the looming shadows of conflict and despair.
By G. P. R. (George Payne Rainsford) James
The Smuggler: A Tale. Volumes I-III
In a time of high stakes and hidden fortunes, a smuggler navigates perilous terrain, with the backdrop of a society entangled in secrets.
By G. P. R. (George Payne Rainsford) James
The Little Ball O' Fire; or, the Life and Adventures of John Marston Hall The Works of G. P. R. James, Vol. XV.
Amidst the chaos of a nation at war, a young boy's spirit is tested through battles, loss, and a fiery determination to survive.
By G. P. R. (George Payne Rainsford) James
Darnley; or, The Field of the Cloth of Gold
In the court of a powerful king, a courageous knight must confront a dangerous destiny foretold by the stars and unlock the mysteries of his birth.
By G. P. R. (George Payne Rainsford) James
One in a Thousand; or, The Days of Henri Quatre
In a time of war and religious conflict, a young noble must navigate a web of loyalty, love, and political intrigue that could shape the destiny of France.
By G. P. R. (George Payne Rainsford) James
Arabella Stuart: A Romance from English History
Amidst royal heritage and dangerous political alliances, a noblewoman navigates treacherous romance and courtly intirigue, where love and ambition threaten to seal her fate.
By G. P. R. (George Payne Rainsford) James
Beauchamp; or, The Error.
On a calm evening ride, a young gentleman's life turns to action and romance when he courageously defends a lady from highwaymen.
By G. P. R. (George Payne Rainsford) James
Henry of Guise; or, The States of Blois (Vol. 1 of 3)
Amidst political intrigue and an impending boar hunt, noble ambition ignites tensions between brothers vying for love and power in a tumultuous feudal society.
By G. P. R. (George Payne Rainsford) James
Gowrie; or, the King's Plot.
In a world of kings and conspiracies, a young earl finds his destiny entangled with forbidden love and deadly secrets.
By G. P. R. (George Payne Rainsford) James
Henry Smeaton: A Jacobite Story of the Reign of George the First.
In a world of political unrest, a young man is thrust into a dangerous web of loyalty, power, and hidden agendas during the Jacobite uprisings in England.
By G. P. R. (George Payne Rainsford) James
Agincourt: A Romance The Works of G. P. R. James, Volume XX
Amidst chivalry and romance in historical England, two travelers' camaraderie turns dark when a shocking death sets the stage for intrigue and adventure.
By G. P. R. (George Payne Rainsford) James
The Black Eagle; or, Ticonderoga
In early America, a man battles solitude and disappointment while trying to build a new life for his children, only to have his world turned upside down by a handsome, mysterious stranger.
By G. P. R. (George Payne Rainsford) James
The Gipsy: A Tale (Vols I & II)
In a historical English forest, a chance encounter with a gipsy camp sparks a journey into identity, class divides, and the mysteries of fate.
By G. P. R. (George Payne Rainsford) James