About This Book
The novel follows Ralph, a newcomer to a boys' school, as he clashes with a domineering peer whose bullying and mischief lead to a chain of incidents — pranks, a stolen banknote and missing pocket-book, a mysterious midnight visitor, and a dangerous river rescue — that result in accusations, punishment, and temporary expulsion; friends rally, investigations uncover deceit and attempted revenge, and the story concludes with the truth emerging and social order restored.
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