Beyond the wall by Henry Leverage
QR code
"Beyond the Wall" by Henry Leverage is a thrilling novel likely written in the early 20th century. This gripping narrative delves into the underworld of crime, following the harrowing escape of Chester Fay, a lifelong prisoner, and his desperate bid for freedom. The book explores themes of loyalty, morality, and the challenges faced by those trapped in a life of crime. In the story, Chester Fay escapes from Rockglen prison alongside an
elderly convict, Charley O'Mara. After an intense breakout, their plans go awry, leading to Charley's fatal injury during a confrontation with guards. Before his death, Charley tasks Fay with looking after his daughter, Emily, who is living under the oppressive and dangerous management of a man named the Dropper. As Fay approaches Emily, he discovers her fear of her guardian and her life in the sordid environment of a Chicago dive. Determined to honor his promise to Charley, Fay confronts the Dropper in a fierce battle, ultimately rescuing Emily and planning a better future for her. The narrative showcases Fay's transformation from a criminal to a protector, intertwining action and emotion in a vivid exploration of human connection in the face of adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Download for free
For your e-reader or reading app — Kindle, Kobo, Apple Books, Calibre etc.
Kindle → Use Send-to-Kindle
Kobo, Nook etc → Transfer via USB
Phone, tablet or computer → Open in a reading app
Other formats & older devices
There may be more files related to this item.
About this eBook
| Author | Leverage, Henry, 1885-1931 |
|---|---|
| Title | Beyond the wall |
| Original Publication | United States: The Ridgway Company,1920. |
| Series Title | Produced from the February 1920 issue of Blue Book magazine. |
| Credits | Roger Frank and Sue Clark |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 87.6 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Subject | Orphans -- Fiction |
| Subject | Criminals -- Fiction |
| Subject | Escaped prisoners -- Fiction |
| Subject | Fay, Chester (Fictitious character) -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 68930 |
| Release Date | Sep 7, 2022 |
| Last Update | Oct 19, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 291 downloads in the last 30 days. |
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!