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
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
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
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
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
Henry of Guise; or, The States of Blois (Vol. 2 of 3)
Amidst the clash of swords and political maneuvering, a celebrated Duke returns from battle only to find himself entangled in a perilous game of loyalty, honor, and ambition.
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
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
De L'Orme. The Works of G. P. R. James, Esq., Vol. XVI.
Amidst the beautiful backdrop of France, a nobleman recalls life-altering childhood experiences that set him on a course of adventure, love, and unforeseen challenges.
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
The Fate: A Tale of Stirring Times
Amid societal upheaval, a young man and the woman he loves grapple with destiny as they strive to forge their own paths.
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
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
A Whim, and Its Consequences Collection of British Authors Vol. CXIV
In a world of stark contrasts, a lone traveler's journey begins with death and despair, but soon twists into a bond that could change everything.
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
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
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
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
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
Delaware; or, The Ruined Family. Vol. 3
A man's hopes are shattered when betrayal and mystery leave him unconscious and entangled in a criminal plot, forcing him to confront a world of deception to salvage his family's reputation and reclaim his love.
By G. P. R. (George Payne Rainsford) James