This gripping historical novel follows the adventures of a young Englishman who is wrongly accused of a crime and forced to flee into a life of crime and adventure. Set in 18th-century England, this novel combines romance, suspense, and social critique, making it a prime example of Victorian literature. A must-read for fans of Dickens and Thackeray. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.