General Bounce V1: Or The Lady And The Locusts (1855)

General Bounce V1: Or The Lady And The Locusts is a novel written by George John Whyte Melville and first published in 1855. The story follows the adventures of the titular character, General Bounce, a retired military officer who has fallen on hard times and is forced to take up a new profession as a private detective. Bounce is hired by a wealthy and beautiful widow, Lady Ursula, to investigate a series of strange occurrences on her estate, including the sudden appearance of a swarm of locusts. As Bounce delves deeper into the mystery, he uncovers a web of deceit and betrayal that threatens not only Lady Ursula's estate but also her life. Along the way, Bounce must confront his own demons and come to terms with the mistakes of his past. The novel is a thrilling and suspenseful tale of mystery, romance, and adventure set against the backdrop of 19th-century England.In Two Volumes.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.