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Paul Gosslett's Confessions in Love, Law, and The Civil Service

By Charles James Lever

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Entrusted with a dangerous mission in Italy, a disenchanted young man's quest to rescue a captive becomes a journey of self-discovery amidst love, law, and political intrigue.

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2011-02-02
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Summary

"Paul Gosslett's Confessions in Love, Law, and The Civil Service" by Charles James Lever is a story about a young man named Paul Gosslett, who's trying to find his way in the world. He's got big dreams and is dealing with the ups and downs of love, the complicated rules of law, and his job in the civil service in England and Italy. One day, he gets a chance to be a hero when he's asked to rescue a young person from bandits in Italy; this journey shows us that he has weaknesses and strengths, revealing his true character in a time when society had rigid expectations. Starting with a walk through a park, where he is melancholy, the story quickly picks up when a friend gives him a mission to rescue a kidnapped person, and the story shows the political problems of southern Italy as he struggles with the challenges assigned to him. The book is filled with excitement and Paul's thoughts as he chases his dreams and faces his fears.

About the Author

Charles James Lever was an Irish novelist and raconteur, whose novels, according to Anthony Trollope, were just like his conversation.

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