Digby Grand (Masterplots: Revised Category Edition, British Fiction Series)
At a glance:
- Author: George J. Whyte-Melville
- First Published: 1853
- Type of Work: Novel
- Type of Plot: Picaresque romance
- Time of Work: Early nineteenth century
- Setting: England
- Principal Characters: Digby Grand, Sir Peregrine Grand, Shadrach, Tom Spencer, Captain Levanter, Colonel Cartouch, Flora Belmont
- Genres: Long fiction, Picaresque fiction
- Subjects: Love or romance, Gambling, Nineteenth century, Autobiography, England or English people, Upper classes, Aristocracy or aristocrats, Adventure, Military life or service, Soldiers, Merchants, Debtors or creditors
- Locales: England, Canada, Scotland
The Story:
Digby Grand’s father, Sir Peregrine Grand of Haverley Hall, had one fond wish with respect to his son: he wanted Digby to be a man of fashion and to know his position in society. With that in mind, he decided that when Digby, then a youngster at Eton, should finish school, he would be commissioned in the British Army. Digby, taken with the idea, wished to have his appointment made at once.
As luck had it, Digby met General Sir Benjamin Burgonet, who was pleased with the young man. He made every effort to secure Digby’s commission. Within a few weeks, Digby...
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