Waif of the River - Jeffery Farnol

Waif of the River, by Jeffery Farnol.

A young woman, unconscious and near to drowning, rescued from the muddy waters of the Thames. An impetuous young man who, by quarelling with his adopted father and his best friend, nearly ruins his life. The disappearance of one of two sisters whose guardians employ a bodyguard of Italian thugs. The mysteries of the handsome "Bet" who can handle a boat like a man. And Jasper Shrig, the famous Bow Street runner, who despite "windictiveness" uncovers a conspiracy of intended murder and embezzlement.

Published by Sampson Low, New Impression, 1952.

Hardcover

Old but in fair condition.