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Peter Vibart is expected to inherit the fortune and title of his uncle but will only inherit if he marries Lady Sophia, the toast of the town. His cousin, Maurice Vibart (whom Peter has never met) has the same option but he has been in London and with Sophia for a whole season. Peter has never been ambitious so packs a knapsack and travels as far from London as he can. On his journey, he meets a huge range of people, all of who try to see what they can get out of him. This includes his cousin. Luckily, he is resourceful and sensible and manages to avoid all sorts of trouble. Along the way he ...

The Money Moon is a light-hearted romance. Jilted in love, our American millionaire hero, George Bellow, takes a walking tour of the Kent countryside to overcome the “Haunting Spectre of the Might Have Been”. Along the way he makes friends with a young boy out to discover a fortune to save his Aunt Anthea from having to sell the family estate and George discovers his ideal “Arcadia” and true love. (Summary by John Lieder)

A vintage 13-part dramatisation of Jeffery Farnol’s historical romance When 22-year-old Barnabas Barty, the son of a landlord and ex-prize fighter, unexpectedly inherits £700,000 from his uncle in Jamaica, he decides to fulfil his dream of becoming a gentleman. Leaving his father’s country...

In Money Moon, embark on a charming journey filled with love and self-discovery. Our American millionaire hero, George Bellow, finds himself heartbroken and takes a walking tour of the picturesque Kent countryside to escape the lingering shadows of lost love. Along his path, he befriends a spirited young boy on a quest to unearth a fortune that could save his Aunt Anthea from losing their family estate. As George navigates this enchanting landscape, he not only encounters his ideal paradise but also discovers the true meaning of love. (Summary by John Lieder)

In the heart of London, American millionaire George Bellew finds himself heartbroken after being jilted by his beloved. Seeking solace, he embarks on a whimsical journey through the English countryside. Along the way, he encounters a spirited young boy named Georgy Porgy, who is on a quest to seek his fortune and rescue his Auntie Anthea from her financial woes on their struggling farm. Determined to lend a hand, Bellew takes Porgy under his wing and shares a captivating tale of a brave prince battling dragons for a fair princess, entwined with the enchanting legend of the Money Moon. On this ...

Rejected in love, the incredibly rich (but appropriately modest) George Bellew walks into a small English village populated with a cast of most interesting people, from the ramrod straight old Sergeant who can't seem to get beyond talking of peaches with the apple of his eye, to the smarmy Mr. Cassilis who seems to think that the beautiful Anthea (and her farm at Dapplemere) can be had for the asking - if only he asks often enough. And then there is Anthea -- a lovely woman, caring for those around her - though full of cares herself - and too proud to accept help from anyone. The characters ...

The book follows Jeffery Farnol as he visits a number of key locations around Britain and on the continent, each demonstrating how members of English society have come together to work towards the goal of "defeating the hun". On a visit to a naval dockyard, he reports on how the ships are being constructed, takes us on a tour of a destroyer and introduces us to the crew. He also visits a machine gun factory, and discovers how the great guns are built. His tour continues onto the continent where he visits a hospital, a training camp, and artillery battery at the front in action. While in France...

The Broad Highway follows Peter Vibart, an Oxford-educated gentleman, as he sets out on a walking tour of the Kent countryside with only ten guineas to his name. Along the way, he encounters eccentric characters, perilous adventures, and the love of a lifetime. A charming blend of romance, humor, and adventure.