George Manville Fenn
George Manville Fenn was a prolific English novelist, journalist, editor and educationalist. Many of his novels were written with young adults in mind. His final book was his biography of a fellow writer for juveniles, George Alfred Henty.
The New Mistress: A Tale
A young headmistress must face new challenges in a small town after her family falls from grace, where her mother's pride and unresolved issues from the past threaten her future.
By George Manville Fenn
Nurse Elisia
Amidst family tensions and budding romances, a doctor's return home after a tragic accident throws the Elthorne family into a whirlwind of emotions and challenges.
By George Manville Fenn
The Young Castellan: A Tale of the English Civil War
In a war-stricken England, a young boy must rise to protect his home, learning hard lessons of loyalty and courage along the way.
By George Manville Fenn
Burr Junior
A new boy at boarding school must navigate friendships, bullies, and outdoor escapades to find his place in a world of youthful rivalry.
By George Manville Fenn
Cursed by a Fortune
As a wealthy man dies, leaving his daughter with a fortune, those around her scheme to control her destiny, setting the stage for love, betrayal, and the true meaning of inheritance.
By George Manville Fenn
The Weathercock: Being the Adventures of a Boy with a Bias
In a quaint village setting, a young inventor's adventures lead him through conflicts with rivals and a perilous boating trip, testing his wits and determination at every turn.
By George Manville Fenn
Rob Harlow's Adventures: A Story of the Grand Chaco
A teenager's coming-of-age journey is set against the backdrop of a South American expedition where friendship and survival are tested by the untamed wilderness.
By George Manville Fenn
George Alfred Henty: The Story of an Active Life
Witness the transformation of a sickly boy into a brave war correspondent and beloved author as his life of adventure unfolds on the pages.
By George Manville Fenn
Sweet Mace: A Sussex Legend of the Iron Times
Amidst the scenic English countryside, a man's love for a woman intertwines with societal rivalries and the rise of industry, setting the stage for a period of change and conflict.
By George Manville Fenn
Will of the Mill
In a tranquil village, two young boys and an artist find their friendships tested as they face mysterious fires, troubling obsessions, and threatening floods.
By George Manville Fenn
The Black Bar
On a ship sailing the African coast, young sailors face deadly waters and moral challenges as they fight to stop the slave trade.
By George Manville Fenn
First in the Field: A Story of New South Wales
A young boy leaves his old life behind to face a new world filled with hardship and opportunity in the Australian outback.
By George Manville Fenn
The Vicar's People
Amidst the ruins of Cornwall, a determined engineer and a conflicted young woman chase their aspirations, challenging the rigid structures of class and society.
By George Manville Fenn
The Kopje Garrison: A Story of the Boer War
Two British officers on a peaceful fishing trip suddenly find themselves caught in a life-or-death struggle against the enemy during the Boer War.
By George Manville Fenn
In Honour's Cause: A Tale of the Days of George the First
In a kingdom divided by power struggles, a young man must choose between loyalty and his own sense of right and wrong.
By George Manville Fenn
Begumbagh: A Tale of the Indian Mutiny
Amidst rising tensions in colonial India, a soldier's account reveals personal rivalries and growing unrest, foreshadowing a mutiny that will test the limits of loyalty and survival.
By George Manville Fenn
In the Mahdi's Grasp
Bound by friendship, a group of determined companions venture into a war-torn land, braving treachery and peril, to liberate their compatriot from enslavement.
By George Manville Fenn
Our Soldier Boy
Amidst the chaos of war, an orphaned boy finds belonging and bravery with a British regiment, ultimately leading to a surprising discovery of his true family.
By George Manville Fenn
The King's Sons
Amidst Viking invasions, a king prepares his sons for their destiny, but it is the youngest, with his love for knowledge, who will shape the kingdom.
By George Manville Fenn
Bunyip Land: A Story of Adventure in New Guinea
A young boy ignores everyone who doubts him to set sail for unexplored lands, hoping to rescue his father from a mysterious fate.
By George Manville Fenn