Bealby

Description

Bealby: A Holiday is a comic novel written by H. G. Wells, first published in 1915. Thirteen-year-old Bealby rebels at his lot as a servant at Shonts estate, causing havoc at a posh party before fleeing. His week-long odyssey sees him befriended by an actress and her lover, then conned by a tramp into a failed burglary. Recognized in Crayminster, he barely escapes the ensuing chaos. Subdued, Bealby reunites with Captain Douglas, only to see his attempt to clear the man's name fail. Bealby returns to Shonts, ready to 'ave another go' at servitude.

This book has 70,959 words, 128 pages in the PDF version, and was originally published in 1915.

Production notes: This ebook of Bealby was published by Global Grey in 2019, and updated on the 11th January 2024. The artwork used for the cover is 'Irish lad' by Robert Henri.