A Breaker Of Laws (1900)

by William Pett Ridge

Book Overview

A Breaker of Laws is a novel written by William Pett Ridge and published in 1900. The story is set in London and follows the life of a young man named Jack Roper, who is struggling to make ends meet. Jack is a lawbreaker who has been in and out of prison for most of his life. He is a skilled pickpocket and thief, but he is also a man with a conscience who wants to turn his life around.The novel explores Jack's attempts to leave his life of crime behind and start anew. He meets a young woman named Nellie, who becomes his love interest and helps him to see that there is more to life than stealing. However, Jack's past catches up with him, and he is forced to go on the run from the law.Throughout the book, Ridge paints a vivid picture of the poverty and desperation that plagued many people in London at the turn of the century. He also explores themes of redemption, love, and the struggle to overcome one's past. A Breaker of Laws is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that offers a glimpse into the harsh realities of life for many people in Victorian-era London.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1436718449
• ISBN13: 9781436718448
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 316 Pages
• Weight: 0.93 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"