Jan Pendray
(Book One) (The Pendray Novels 1)
Jan Pendray a penniless lad from Cornwall is rejected by his childhood sweetheart.
Book Summary
Jan Pendray
Jan Pendray a penniless lad from Cornwall is rejected by his childhood sweetheart. A lack of status, money and pedigree means his chances of winning the heart of Anna, a girl of superior station are mired in the contradictions of a class-ridden society in 18th Century Cornwall. Desperate, he throws his hat in with the notorious smuggler John Carter who vows to help him achieve his dream. With Cornish miners facing starvation he discovers a gift of oratory that turns him into a hero of the working classes but a dangerous agitator in the eyes of those in power. Pitted against the rich, evil Peter Pendennis who woos the beautiful Anna, Jan is driven to breaking point. Can Meg, an Innkeeper in Falmouth, draw him out of his depression?
What readers say about the book🧐
Initially bought this out of curiosity as John Platts was a teacher at the school I went to - Set in the 1800's it describes the hard life of the Cornish miners with a little bit of excitement, smuggling & romance thrown in. Coming from the area it was set in I was also able to imagine the scenes and found it to be a page turner from the beginning. I enjoyed it so much I purchased the follow on story - Jan Pendray in America. Go to the top of the class Mr Platts :-)
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About the Author
John Platts
These books are aimed at those readers who like a good story, are easy to follow and leave a feel good factor at the end. No pretentions of literary genius, enjoy the fast pace that will keep you in suspense until the last page. Good yarns at minimal cost- what could be better?
johnmplatts@live.co.uk
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Jan Pendray a penniless lad from Cornwall is rejected by his childhood sweetheart.