Paul and His Dog, v.2 (Novels of Paul de Kock Volume XIV)

"Paul and His Dog, v.2 (Novels of Paul de Kock Volume XIV)" by Paul de Kock is a novel with a 19th-century feel that follows the intertwining lives of several characters, including a troublemaking boy named Emile, a wise doctor, two young women named Agathe and Honorine, and a courageous dog called Ami. The novel looks at the innocence of youth, the special connection between people and animals showing how even the naughtiest child can be saved. It opens with Emile's reputation for mischief, particularly an almost-drowning incident. Ami steps in heroically, only to face an ungrateful reception. Agathe and Honorine, pulled in by the child and the heroic canine, start a journey that will lead them to explore themes of morality, compassion, and understand the nature of youth, as they encounter both the missing boy and the elusive master of the Tower estate.