Five Hundred Pounds Reward V1: A Novel (1867)

By William Knox Wigram

Book Overview

""Five Hundred Pounds Reward V1: A Novel"" is a book written by A Barrister and was first published in 1867. The story revolves around the mysterious disappearance of a young woman named Julia Bray, who is the daughter of a wealthy merchant. Her disappearance leads to a reward of five hundred pounds being offered to anyone who can provide information about her whereabouts. The protagonist of the story is a young lawyer named Edward Delaney, who takes up the challenge of finding Julia and claiming the reward. As he delves deeper into the case, he uncovers a web of deceit and intrigue that involves not only Julia's family but also some of the most powerful people in society. As the story progresses, Delaney finds himself drawn to Julia's sister, Clara, who is also searching for her missing sibling. Together, they unravel the mystery of Julia's disappearance and confront the villains responsible for it. The novel is set in Victorian England and provides a vivid portrayal of the social and political landscape of the time. It is a thrilling tale of love, betrayal, and redemption that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.In Three 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: 1436848601
• ISBN13: 9781436848602
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 328 Pages
• Weight: 0.97 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"