The New Forest Spy by George Manville Fenn
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"The New Forest Spy" by George Manville Fenn is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around Waller Froy, a teenager living in the New Forest who encounters an enigmatic stranger named Godfrey Boyne, a boy in distress and possibly a spy from a faction associated with the Jacobites. The plot unfolds during a period of political tension under King George III, suggesting themes of loyalty, friendship, and
the complexities of war. At the start of the narrative, Waller Froy is out fishing when he meets Godfrey, who has become lost after separating from some Jacobite gentlemen. Their initial confrontation quickly transforms into camaraderie as Waller decides to help Godfrey evade military capture, which sets off a series of comedic yet tense events involving soldiers searching for hidden enemies in the forest. The beginning establishes a whimsical yet adventurous tone, hinting that the boys will navigate both friendship and peril as Waller attempts to shelter Godfrey while grappling with the realities of their tumultuous world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Fenn, George Manville, 1831-1909 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Evans, W. D. E. |
| Title | The New Forest Spy |
| Credits | Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 88.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Boys -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Spy stories |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 23502 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-23502-8 |
| Release Date | Nov 15, 2007 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 161 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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