Adam Runaway
Details Author Reviews Description It is 1721 and young Adam Hanaway, devastated by his fathers sudden death, leaves England to seek his fortune in Lisbon, where his uncle is a successful merchant. But almost nothing turns out as Adam planned. His familys welcome is cool, and Adams rise is thwarted by his uncles treacherous clerk and also by a certain personal trait. Hes not a coward exactly, but he is It is 1721 and young Adam Hanaway, devastated by his fathers sudden death, leaves England to seek his fortune in Lisbon, where his uncle is a successful merchant. But almost nothing turns out as Adam planned. His familys welcome is cool, and Adams rise is thwarted by his uncles treacherous clerk and also by a certain personal trait. Hes not a coward exactly, but he is inclined to boldly put himself in dangerous situations and then at the last minute run away hence the nickname. Adam certainly has a lot to learn. The Inquisition grips Portugal, and those who befriend Adam may not be well intentioned. His mother and sisters wait for him to rescue them from poverty, but he is distracted by a number of local beauties. Then he commits a social faux pas so severe he forever ruins his chances for making a good match. Swept up in a struggle that will require him to come into his manhood the struggle between wickedness and humanity it seems Adam will never find his way to success, to love, or to peace with the life fate has given him. It is 1721 and young Adam Hanaway, devastated by his fathers sudden death, leaves England to seek his fortune in Lisbon, where his uncle is a successful merchant. But almost nothing turns out as Adam planned. His familys welcome is cool, and Adams rise is thwarted by his uncles treacherous clerk and also by a certain personal trait. Hes not a coward exactly, but he is It is 1721 and young Adam Hanaway, devastated by his fathers sudden death, leaves England to seek his fortune in Lisbon, where his uncle is a successful merchant. But almost nothing turns out as... Read More
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