Bealby; A Holiday

H.G. Wells' novel 'Bealby: A Holiday' tells the hilarious tale of a rebellious thirteen-year-old boy named Bealby, who escapes his placement as a steward's-room boy in the great house of an estate named Shonts. During his «holiday,» Bealby encounters a cast of colorful characters, including a beautiful actress who inspires an adoring infatuation and an amoral tramp who persuades him to abet a burglary. His escapades culminate in London, where he offers no resistance to the man looking for him. Bealby's spirit of revolt is eventually cowed, and he returns home contrite, willing to give domestic service another go. This classic comedic novel will delight readers of all ages with its whimsical characters and charming narrative.