Frank and Fearless; or, The Fortunes of Jasper Kent

A brisk afternoon on the playing fields of Dr. Pericles Benton’s boarding school erupts into tension when the resident bully, Nicholas Thorne, forces a younger pupil to fetch a stray ball. His domineering presence casts a shadow over the younger boys, who watch helplessly as the situation threatens to spiral into violence.

Enter Jasper Kent, the newest student, whose calm confidence and sharp sense of justice stand in stark contrast to Thorne’s brute force. With a single, measured challenge, Jasper confronts the tyrant, setting the stage for a clash of wills that will test the limits of courage, loyalty, and the true meaning of leadership among the boys. Their confrontation hints at deeper adventures and the forging of unlikely alliances within the school’s tight‑knit community.