Confessions Of Con. Cregan V2: The Irish Gil Blas (1849)

By Charles James Lever

Book Overview

Confessions of Con. Cregan V2: The Irish Gil Blas is a novel written by Charles James Lever and first published in 1849. It is a continuation of the story of Con Cregan, a charismatic and roguish Irishman who is forced to flee his homeland after getting into trouble with the law. In this second volume, Con finds himself in London, where he continues to use his wit and charm to navigate the city's criminal underworld. He becomes embroiled in various schemes and adventures, including a plot to steal a valuable diamond and a daring escape from prison. Along the way, he meets a cast of colorful characters, including fellow criminals, wealthy aristocrats, and beautiful women.The novel is a humorous and entertaining adventure story, full of twists and turns, and is often compared to the classic French novel Gil Blas. It also offers a vivid portrayal of Irish culture and society in the mid-19th century, as well as a commentary on the political and social issues of the time.Overall, Confessions of Con. Cregan V2: The Irish Gil Blas is a lively and engaging novel that will appeal to fans of adventure stories, historical fiction, and Irish literature.In Two Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1436811848
• ISBN13: 9781436811842
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 340 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"