Publisher's Synopsis
""King of Ranleigh: A School Story"" is a novel written by Frederick Sadlier Brereton and published in 1913. The story takes place in an English boarding school called Ranleigh, where a new student named Percy Durrant arrives. Percy is a talented athlete and quickly becomes popular among his classmates, but he also has a mysterious past that he keeps hidden. As Percy becomes more involved in school life, he becomes embroiled in a rivalry with another student named Cyril Brinkworth. The two boys compete in various sporting events and academic challenges, and their rivalry intensifies as they both vie for the title of ""King of Ranleigh."" Meanwhile, Percy's past begins to catch up with him, and he must confront the secrets he has been keeping. The novel explores themes of friendship, loyalty, honesty, and the importance of facing one's past. Overall, ""King of Ranleigh: A School Story"" is a classic tale of schoolboy adventure and competition, with a compelling mystery at its heart. It offers a nostalgic glimpse into the world of English boarding schools in the early 20th century, and is sure to appeal to fans of classic children's literature.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.
