The Bondman (novel)
1890 novel by Hall Caine / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Bondman is an 1890 best-selling novel by Hall Caine set in the Isle of Man and Iceland. It was the first novel to be released by the newly established Heinemann publishing company. It was a phenomenal success and was later adapted into a successful play and two silent films.
Author | Hall Caine |
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Country | United Kingdom |
Language | English |
Published | 1890 (Heinemann) |
Media type | Print (hardcover) |
Pages | 397 (1910 edition) |
The plot revolves around two half brothers, the one, Jason, sworn to avenge the wrongs done by their father; the other, Michael, sworn to rectify these wrongs. They both fall in love with the same woman and their travels take them between the Isle of Man and Iceland, crossing personal upheavals, political revolutions and natural disasters. The novel ends with one half-brother giving his life so that the other may escape to a life with the one he loves.