He Fell Among Thieves (1891)

''He Fell Among Thieves'' is a novel written by David Christie Murray and published in 1891. The story is set in the late 19th century and follows the adventures of a young man named Leonard Boyce, who becomes embroiled in a dangerous plot involving stolen diamonds and a gang of ruthless criminals.The novel begins with Leonard Boyce, a wealthy young man who is traveling by train to visit his father in London. During the journey, he meets a beautiful young woman named Isabel Meredith, who is also on her way to London. They strike up a conversation and quickly become friends.However, their journey takes a dark turn when the train is robbed by a gang of thieves, who steal a valuable package of diamonds from a fellow passenger. Leonard and Isabel are taken hostage by the gang and forced to accompany them on their escape.As they travel across the countryside, Leonard and Isabel must use all their wits and courage to survive the dangers of the road and evade the pursuing police. Along the way, they encounter a colorful cast of characters, including a mysterious stranger who may hold the key to their escape.As the story unfolds, Leonard and Isabel find themselves drawn into a complex web of intrigue and betrayal, where nothing is quite as it seems. With danger lurking around every corner, they must rely on each other to stay alive and uncover the truth behind the stolen diamonds.''He Fell Among Thieves'' is a thrilling adventure story that combines elements of romance, mystery, and suspense. Murray’s vivid descriptions of the English countryside and his colorful characters bring the story to life, making it a classic of Victorian literature that is still enjoyed by readers today.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.