The Amateur Gentlemen

The Amateur Gentlemen is a novel written by Jeffery Farnol. The story revolves around the life of a young man named Barnabas Barty, who is the son of a notorious criminal. Barnabas is determined to leave behind his father's criminal legacy and live a respectable life. However, fate has other plans for him when he is falsely accused of a crime and forced to flee for his life.Barnabas takes on a new identity and becomes a gentleman, but his past catches up with him when he falls in love with a woman who is connected to his old life. He must navigate dangerous situations and confront his past in order to clear his name and win the heart of his love interest.The novel is set in the early 19th century and provides a vivid description of the social and cultural norms of the time. It is a thrilling adventure story with elements of romance, mystery, and suspense. The Amateur Gentlemen has been praised for its well-developed characters, engaging plot, and rich historical detail.1912. Farnol was one of the best-selling authors of the early part of the 20th century. The book begins: John Barty, ex-champion of England and landlord of the Coursing Hound, sat screwed round in his chair with his eyes yet turned to the door that had closed after the departing lawyer fully five minutes ago, and his eyes were wide and blank, and his mouth (grim and close-lipped as a rule) gaped, becoming aware of which, he closed it with a snap, and passed a great knotted fist across his brow. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.