James Payn
James Payn was an English novelist and editor. Among the periodicals he edited were Chambers's Journal in Edinburgh and the Cornhill Magazine in London.
Mirk Abbey, Volume 1 (of 3)
In a snow-covered abbey, a widowed mother's memories and the arrival of a stranger threaten her family's fragile peace.
By James Payn
Some Private Views
Witness a journey through the thoughts of writer from the 1800s as he cleverly considers wealth, books, and shifts in society's values through the lens of an unexceptional man.
By James Payn
The Talk of the Town, Volume 2 (of 2)
Amidst questions of love, an unexpected finding of a lifetime changes a young man's life and sparks a passionate conflict that tests the bonds of family.
By James Payn
Mirk Abbey, Volume 3 (of 3)
Amidst societal expectations and family legacies, an aristocratic family struggles to keep up appearances as secrets begin to unravel.
By James Payn
Bred in the Bone; Or, Like Father, Like Son: A Novel
A reckless squire's flamboyant life attracts a mysterious artist with secret motives, leading to a reckoning where family legacies and personal ambitions collide.
By James Payn
Mirk Abbey, Volume 2 (of 3)
In a world of secrets and tough choices, a lady and her maid must face hard truths about love, loyalty, and the past.
By James Payn
The Talk of the Town, Volume 1 (of 2)
In a world filled with historical stories and societal expectations, a young man's journey of love and self-discovery unfolds through the eyes of a remarkable old woman.
By James Payn
Lost Sir Massingberd: A Romance of Real Life. v. 1/2
In a gloomy village controlled by a cruel baronet, a young man struggles against his family's cursed legacy and the sinister secrets hidden in their ancient hall.
By James Payn
Lost Sir Massingberd: A Romance of Real Life. v. 2/2
A controversial baronet's mysterious vanishing act unravels a dark web of secrets, deceit, and potential foul play.
By James Payn