This compelling book chronicles a young boy’s journey from the horrors of Jamaican slavery to the heart of London’s literary world, and reveals the unlikely friendship that changed his life.

Also includes some descendants of Otto Beery.

And the invitation is irresistible.”—San Francisco Chronicle “A remarkable book . . . In mood, color, atmosphere and characters, this is Charles Dickens reincarnated . . .

... 1786 was affigned to the Rev. Mr. Pearfon , A. M. Fellow of Sydney college ... Gough , Efq . F. R. S. Michael Lort , D. D. F. R. S. Rev. William Norris ... Gough , Efq . Director . William Norris , M. A. Secretary . John Brand ...

... 1786 was assigned to the Rev. Mr. Pearson , A. M. Fellow of Sydney college ... Gough , Efq . F. R. S. Michael Lort , D. D. F. R. S. Rev. William Norris ... Gough , Efq . Director . William Norris , M. A. Secretary . John Brand ...

... 1786 was affigned to the Rev. Mr. Pearfon , A. M. Fellow of Sydney college ... Gough , Efq . F. R. S. Michael Lort , D. D. F. R. S. Rev. William Norris ... Gough , Efq . Director . William Norris , M. A. Secretary . John Brand ...