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The Robber: A Tale by George Payne Rainsford James. A sweeping historical Gothic romance, the novel follows Henry Langford, long believed a servant or dependent, who is revealed to be the legitimate son of the Earl of Danemore. Amid debt, deceit, and a tangle of family secrets, Langford works to redeem his family’s name and secure his future with Alice Herbert. The plot accelerates as a band of outlaws led by Franklin Gray invades Danemore Castle, a devastating fire erupts, and the elder Earl dies, prompting trials of birthright, justice, and loyalty. Key witnesses—Bertha, the housekeeper, and the leaf from the Uppington register—play pivotal roles in establishing Langford’s claim, while Sir Walter Herbert and Justice Whistler maneuver through legal and social obstacles. The narrative blends passion, vengeance, repentance, and ultimate reconciliation, ending with Langford’s legitimization as Earl, his union with Alice, and a meditation on forgiveness and responsibility for one’s past.
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The Robber: a Tale: Volume 2
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