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Synopsis
This is the tale of Henry Pelham. He falls in love with his best friend’s sister, and then learns that his friend is accused of murder. He must find the real killer in order to marry his love. The book really illustrates the manners, habits and lifestyles of the rich and famous in the first half of the 19th century. This is a very entertaining read!Please Note: This book is easy to read in true text, not scanned images that can sometimes be difficult to decipher. This eBook has bookmarks at chapter headings and is printable up to two full copies per year.
Is Pelham appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
A 19th-century mystery centered on clearing a friend's name of murder accusations. Contains crime investigation themes and period social commentary but minimal graphic content.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include murder and death.
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Who'll love this
Teens will enjoy the mystery plot and period romance as the hero works to prove his friend's innocence.