The Adventures of Harry Richmond — Volume 1

Midnight finds the isolated Riversley Grange trembling with sudden knocks and a ringing bell, rousing the household from its sleep. The gruff squire, a hard‑riding hunter with a fondness for brandy, stirs in a haze of irritation while his servants scramble to calm the unrest. Amid the clatter, a young boy named Harry watches the scene unfold, his curiosity barely contained by the darkness outside the hall.

A lone gentleman, arriving far too late for any polite visit, stands on the locked doorstep, provoking the squire’s wrath and a flurry of bewildered commands. The tension between the stern master and the mysterious visitor hints at hidden motives and a brewing conflict that could ripple through the estate. As the night deepens, Harry’s sense of adventure awakens, promising a tale of daring escapades and unexpected alliances.