The Capture Of Paul Beck (1911)

By M. McDonnell Bodkin

Book Overview

The Capture of Paul Beck is a novel written by Bodkin McDonnell and was first published in 1911. The story is set in Ireland during the 19th century and follows the life of Paul Beck, a young man who is accused of murder. The novel begins with Paul Beck being arrested for the murder of his father, a wealthy landowner. Despite his protests of innocence, he is found guilty and sentenced to death.However, Paul manages to escape from prison and goes on the run, trying to clear his name and find the real killer. Along the way, he encounters a variety of characters, including a beautiful young woman named Nora, who helps him in his quest for justice.As Paul delves deeper into the mystery surrounding his father's death, he discovers a web of deceit and corruption that goes all the way to the top of Irish society. With the help of Nora and a few loyal friends, Paul must fight to clear his name and expose the truth.The Capture of Paul Beck is a gripping tale of murder, betrayal, and redemption that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. McDonnell's vivid descriptions of the Irish countryside and his compelling characters make this novel a must-read for fans of historical fiction and mystery.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: 1437312500
• ISBN13: 9781437312508
• Release Date: November 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"