02148cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000590011324500380017226400510021030000470026133600260030833700260033433800360036050000310039650801030042752011990053053400450172965300120177485600430178699900170182950042UtSlPG20260610134142.0mcr n260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aJames, G. P. R.q(George Payne Rainsford),d1801?-186014aThe Forgery; or, Best Intentions. 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2015  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2015-09-23  aProduced by Charles Bowen transcribed from page images
provided by Google Books (Harvard College).  a"The Forgery; or, Best Intentions" by G. P. R. James is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story revolves around the life of Humphrey Scriven, a successful English merchant, and explores themes of family, morality, and the consequences of one’s choices. At the heart of the narrative are the relationships between Scriven, his children, and those who become entangled in the family's affairs, particularly in the wake of a life-changing event involving forgery.  The opening portion of the book introduces readers to the character of Humphrey Scriven and his family dynamics. It details Mr. Scriven's past decisions, especially his choice to leave behind the church for a life in commerce, and sets the stage for the consequences his children face as they navigate their own romantic entanglements and societal expectations. The narrative takes a dark turn as Scriven's son, Henry, becomes embroiled in a forgery scandal that threatens to ruin his future. This compelling setup hints at an exploration of morality and the potentially devastating effects of familial decisions, creating anticipation for the unfolding drama in the novel. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aFiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/50042  c90880d90880