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When London Burned : a Story of Restoration Times

G. A. Henty

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. . .I hope to find the men who were on board, and see if they identify him. We are in possession of Joseph Marner's shop, and have found large quantities of goods that we have reason to believe are the proceeds of these and other robberies."

After the prisoners had left the dock, Captain Dave went up to the officer.

"I believe," he said, "that the boy has not voluntarily taken part in these robberies, but has been led away, or perhaps obliged by threats to take part in them; he may be able to give you some assistance, for maybe these men are not the only persons to whom the stolen goods have been sold, and he may be able to put you on the track of other receivers."

"The matter is out of my hands now," the officer said, "but I will represent what you say in the proper quarter; and now you had better come round with me; you may be able to pick out some of your property. We only made a seizure of the place an hour ago. I had all t. . . Read More

Community Reviews

I had been looking for this book for awhile as I remembered reading it back in the 1970’s. One of the better YA books that I have read in a long time and I was not surprised to find out, it was used by home schoolers.

Cyril Shenstone, though English by birth is brought up in France, as his father supported the King when Cromwell took over. However, Charles is back on the British throne, so Cyril and his father return to England with his father hoping to get back their lands, though they have retained their title.

One of the better Henty books.

Historical account or fiction

The story line was interesting. The events were exciting. The main character was almost too good to be true. Not one fault did he have throughout the book. Sometimes the historical account became boring.

452 pages
With twelve page illustrations by J. Finnemore
Published in 1895, LONDON, Blackie & Son, Limited, 50 Old Bailey, E. C.
Glasgow and Dublin

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