Charley Layton

Charley Layton

Marianne Parrott

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
Materia
Ficción moderna y contemporánea
ISBN:
9781104080549
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Charley Layton: Or The Timely Escape is a novel written by Marianne Parrott in 1866. The story revolves around the titular character, Charley Layton, a young man who finds himself in a difficult situation when he is falsely accused of a crime he did not commit. Charley is forced to flee his hometown and embark on a journey to clear his name and find the real culprit. Along the way, he encounters a variety of characters, both friend and foe, who help or hinder his quest for justice. The novel is set in the mid-19th century and provides a glimpse into the social and political climate of the time. It is a tale of adventure, intrigue, and perseverance, with a strong moral message about the importance of honesty, integrity, and loyalty.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.

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