Eugene Aram — Volume 04

"Eugene Aram — Volume 04" by Baron Edward Bulwer-Lytton is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story revolves around Walter Lester, who finds himself in perilous circumstances as he encounters thugs determined to rob him. The narrative explores themes of danger, resilience, and the complexities of human nature, particularly through Walter’s character and his relationships with others, including the helpful yet comically irreverent Corporal Jacob Bunting. The beginning of the book plunges the reader into immediate action as Walter is ambushed by a trio of robbers. After a brutal confrontation, he succumbs to unconsciousness, only to be saved by the timely intervention of the Corporal, who rides back to gather help from the local inn. The Corporal’s comedic perspective on the situation is juxtaposed with Walter’s serious plight, setting a tone of both tension and humor. As Walter slowly recovers, he becomes increasingly determined to uncover the truth behind his father’s mysterious fate, a quest that leads him to new adventures and encounters, including his exploration into the lives of others connected to his father’s past. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Edward George Earle Lytton Bulwer-Lytton, 1st Baron Lytton,, was an English writer and politician. He served as a Whig member of Parliament from 1831 to 1841 and a Conservative from 1851 to 1866. He was Secretary of State for the Colonies from June 1858 to June 1859, choosing Richard Clement Moody as founder of British Columbia. He was created Baron Lytton of Knebworth in 1866.