George Barnwell: Or The Merchant s Clerk is a novel written by Thomas Skinner Surr and first published in 1845. The story is set in London and follows the life of George Barnwell, a young clerk who works for a wealthy merchant. George is an honest and hardworking man, but he is also naive and easily swayed by the wrong influences.One day, George meets a young woman named Maria, who is the sister of one of his colleagues. He falls in love with her and begins to spend all his money on her, even though she is already ...
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George Barnwell: Or The Merchant s Clerk is a novel written by Thomas Skinner Surr and first published in 1845. The story is set in London and follows the life of George Barnwell, a young clerk who works for a wealthy merchant. George is an honest and hardworking man, but he is also naive and easily swayed by the wrong influences.One day, George meets a young woman named Maria, who is the sister of one of his colleagues. He falls in love with her and begins to spend all his money on her, even though she is already engaged to another man. Maria convinces George to steal from his employer in order to support her lavish lifestyle, and he eventually succumbs to her demands.As the story progresses, George's situation becomes increasingly desperate. He is caught stealing and is forced to confess to his employer. He is then abandoned by Maria and left to face the consequences of his actions alone. The novel explores themes of love, betrayal, and redemption, and offers a cautionary tale about the dangers of succumbing to temptation and making poor choices.Overall, George Barnwell: Or The Merchant s Clerk is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the social and moral issues of 19th century London. It is a must-read for anyone interested in classic literature and the history of English literature.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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