The Old Adam, Vol. 1 of 3 (Classic Reprint): A Tale of an Army Crammer: A Tale of an Army Crammer (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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A brisk Victorian tale of nerves, wit, and mistaken trust in a bustling city.

In a London drenched by September rain, a young man named Arnold becomes entangled in a street‑level plot that tests honesty, pride, and nerve. As he navigates a theatre, a clever ruse unfolds, drawing him into a web of accusations, allies, and quick shifts of fortune. Across the corridors of a university town, a cast of tutors, students, and schemers moves with sharp dialogue, brisk humor, and a few hard truths about pride and loyalty.

The story threads together the drama of stage life, the pressures of exams, and the uneasy alliances that keep everyone guessing. Real people, real rooms, and real peril mingle with moments of humor as characters reveal their motives and fears. While the danger of a missing purse and a planted misunderstanding drives the plot, the heart of the book lies in the friendships, rivalries, and quiet choices that define this world.

• Vivid setting in crowded streets, theatres, and academic halls


• Decisive miscommunications and clever twists


• Strong character portraits, from the bold to the wary


• A blend of suspense, humor, and moral tension

Ideal for readers who enjoy historical fiction with social intrigue, witty dialogue, and a carefully drawn map of loyalties in a specific, colorful era.

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