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.
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
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
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
Off to the Wilds: Being the Adventures of Two Brothers
Thrust into the South African wilderness after a heartbreaking loss, two young brothers must face untamed lands and inner turmoil on an expedition that will test their spirit.
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 Peril Finders
Enticed by tales of immense riches, settlers abandon their failing farms and plunge into a treacherous journey where they must face difficult choices.
By George Manville Fenn
Son Philip
A young man risks everything to bring safety and progress to a coal mine, even when it means facing down angry miners and stopping a dangerous act of sabotage.
By George Manville Fenn
The Little Skipper: A Son of a Sailor
When a young boy's desire to impress his father leads him to secretly board his ship, unexpected adventures and important lessons await him on the high seas.
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
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
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
Fire Island Being the Adventures of Uncertain Naturalists in an Unknown Track
Stranded amidst a violent storm and volcanic eruption, a group of sailors and naturalists must fight for survival on a mysterious island where danger lurks around every corner.
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
The Rosery Folk
In a quaint country setting, a couple's life unfolds with humor, moral dilemmas, and the ever-present temptations that test their relationships with those around them.
By George Manville Fenn
The Ocean Cat's Paw: The Story of a Strange Cruise
When a compassionate boy helps a fugitive escape, he is plunged into a world of shipwrecks, diplomacy, and peril on the high seas.
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
The Rajah of Dah
A young man's adventure in a foreign land becomes a fight for justice when he confronts a tyrannical ruler and navigates a dangerous landscape.
By George Manville Fenn
A Fluttered Dovecote
Banished to a strict finishing school, a young woman uses her sharp wit to navigate a world of absurd rules and judgmental figures.
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