Publisher's Synopsis
The Robber V2: A Tale is a novel written by George Payne Rainsford James and first published in 1838. The book tells the story of a notorious highwayman named Claude Duval who falls in love with a wealthy heiress named Lady Eleanor. Despite his criminal past, Duval is a charming and honorable man who is torn between his love for Lady Eleanor and his desire to continue his life of crime. Along the way, he encounters a cast of colorful characters, including other highwaymen, corrupt officials, and a rival suitor for Lady Eleanor's affections. The novel is set in 17th century England and provides a vivid portrayal of the social and political climate of the time. The Robber V2: A Tale is a thrilling and romantic adventure story that explores themes of love, honor, and redemption.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.
