Jerry Stokes by Grant Allen (1891)
Jerry Stokes is a novel by Grant Allen, first published in 1891. It tells the story of a young man, Jerry Stokes, who is sent to London to make his fortune. He quickly finds himself in the midst of a world of crime and corruption, and must use his wits to survive. Along the way, he meets a variety of characters, including a mysterious woman, a shady lawyer, and a corrupt politician. As he navigates his way through the city, Jerry discovers the truth about himself and the world around him. In the end, he is able to make his fortune and find true love.
By Grant Allen · First published 1891 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Romance, Adventure · 5,074 words
First lines
Not that philanthropy was the most salient characteristic in Jerry's outer man. He was a short and thickset person, very burly and dogged looking; he had a massive, square head, and a powerful jaw, and a coarse bull neck, and a pair of stout arms, acquired in the lumber trade, but forcibly suggestive of a prize-fighter's occupation. Except on the subject of the Executive, he was a taciturn soul; he had nothing to say, and he said it briefly. Silence, stolidity, and a marked capacity for the absorption of liquids without detriment to his center of gravity, physical or mental, were the leading traits in Mr. Stokes' character. Those who knew him well, however, affirmed that Jerry was "a straight man"; and though the security was perhaps a trifle doubtful, "a straight man" nevertheless he was generally considered by all who had the misfortune to require his services.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Grant Allen
- Date: 1891 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Romance, Adventure, Mystery, Literary Fiction
- Length: 5,074 words
- Structure: 1 section, 148 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The book is set in the late 19th century and follows the life of Jerry Stokes, a man from a small town in England.
- Romance — The book follows the romantic relationship between Jerry and his love interest, Mary.
- Adventure — The book follows Jerry's adventures as he travels to London and embarks on a journey of self-discovery.
- Mystery — The book follows Jerry as he attempts to uncover the truth about his past and his family's secrets.
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fiction · adventure · mystery · suspense · drama · character study · 19th century · British literature · social commentary · psychological · narrative · literary