The Family Scapegrace: Or Richard Arbour (1901) is a novel written by James Payn. The story revolves around Richard Arbour, a young man who is a member of a wealthy and influential family. Despite his privileged upbringing, Richard is a reckless and impulsive individual who frequently gets into trouble. He is constantly in debt and has a reputation for being a womanizer.The novel follows Richard's attempts to turn his life around and become a responsible...