Description

Going To The Bad is a novel written by Edmund Hodgson Yates and published in 1876. The book tells the story of a young man named Jack Davenant, who is the heir to a large fortune but has squandered his money on gambling and other vices. Jack is forced to flee London to avoid his creditors and ends up in Paris, where he falls in with a group of disreputable characters.As Jack becomes increasingly involved in their criminal activities, he begins to realize the true cost of his actions and the danger he has put himself in. Along the way, he meets a young woman named Rose who he falls in love with, but their relationship is threatened by Jack's criminal connections.The novel is a gripping tale of crime, love, and redemption, with a cast of complex and interesting characters. Yates was a popular writer in his time, known for his vivid descriptions of life in Victorian England, and Going To The Bad is a prime example of his literary talents. The book is a must-read for fans of classic literature and anyone interested in the social and cultural history of the Victorian era.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.