Author: George Payne Rainsford James
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Languages : en
Pages : 162

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Author: G. P. R. James
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 9361150529
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 408

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"The Desultory Man" by G. P. R. James is a compelling work set in the early 19th century that demonstrates the writer's flair for historic fiction. The plot revolves around the complex life of the protagonist, Frank Norreys, a younger man whose reports lead him throughout countries and thru a labyrinth of romantic entanglements, political intrigues, and private struggles. As Frank embarks on his adventure, readers are drawn into an international of duels, espionage, and transferring allegiances. The work expertly balances themes of romance and adventure, weaving a complicated narrative tapestry that inspires the spirit of the time. G. P. R. James, mentioned for his ancient accuracy and meticulous narrative, vividly depicts 19th-century societal conventions, political tensions, and cultural nuances. The name "The Desultory Man" refers to Frank's unexpected and distinct encounters. The character's encounters with love and peril affect his development, making him an enticing and sympathetic discern for readers. James tells a suspenseful and intriguing story, preserving the target audience concerned with sudden twists and turns.

Author: George Payne Rainsford James
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Languages : en
Pages : 326

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Author: G. P. R. James
Publisher: Delphi Classics
ISBN: 1801701741
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 15405

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A disciple of Sir Walter Scott, George Payne Rainsford James was a bestselling historical novelist of the early Victorian period. Masterpieces such as ‘Richelieu’, ‘Agincourt’ and ‘The Smuggler’ are noted for their polished prose, spice of adventure and scholarly attention to historical detail. This eBook presents James’ collected works, with numerous illustrations, rare texts, informative introductions and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1) * Beautifully illustrated with images relating to James’ life and works * Concise introductions to the novels and other texts * 41 novels, with individual contents tables * Features rare novels appearing for the first time in digital publishing * Images of how the books were first published, giving your eReader a taste of the original texts * Excellent formatting of the texts * Rare poetry available in no other collection * Easily locate the poems or short stories you want to read * Includes James’ non-fiction study of ‘The History of Chivalry’ * Includes a brief biography * Ordering of texts into chronological order and genres CONTENTS: The Novels Richelieu (1829) Darnley (1830) De l’Orme (1830) Philip Augustus (1831) Bertrand de la Croix (1831) Delaware (1833) Mary of Burgundy (1833) The Life and Adventures of John Marston Hall (1834) The Gypsy (1835) One in a Thousand (1835) Attila (1837) The Robber (1838) Henry of Guise (1839) The Huguenot (1839) Charles Tyrrell (1839) The King’s Highway (1840) The Man at Arms (1840) Corse de Leon (1841) Morley Ernstein (1842) Forest Days (1843) Agincourt (1844) Arabella Stuart (1844) Rose d’Albret (1844) Arrah Neil (1845) The Smuggler (1845) Beauchamp (1846) Heidelberg (1846) The Castle of Ehrenstein (1847) A Whim and Its Consequences (1847) The Convict (1847) Gowrie (1848) The Forgery (1849) The Woodman (1849) Henry Smeaton (1851) The Fate (1851) Revenge (1852) Agnes Sorel (1853) Ticonderoga (1854) The Old Dominion (1856) Leonora d’Orco (1857) Lord Montagu’s Page (1858) The Shorter Fiction The Desultory Man (1836) The Poetry Adra, or The Peruvians and Other Poems (1829) The Non-Fiction The History of Chivalry (1830) The Biography George Payne Rainsford James (1900) by John Andrew Hamilton

Author: G. P. R. James
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Languages : en
Pages : 460

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Author: George Payne Rainsford James
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Category : Great Britain
Languages : en
Pages : 344

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Author: George Payne Rainsford James
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Category : Albigenses
Languages : en
Pages : 432

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Author: George Payne Rainsford James
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Category : Agincourt, Battle of, Agincourt, France, 1415
Languages : en
Pages : 460

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Author: Herbert Courthope Bowen
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Category : English fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40

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Author: Charles Harding Firth
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Languages : en
Pages : 152

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