"John Diamond" by Antony Maitland follows the journey of the titular character, a man grappling with the complexities of identity and relationships in a rapidly changing world. As John navigates his personal struggles, he encounters a diverse cast of characters that challenge his perceptions and lead him to confront his past. The story weaves themes of love, loss, and self-discovery, creating a poignant narrative that reflects the intricacies of human connections. Throughout the novel, John’s quest for meaning and belonging unfolds, revealing both the beauty and the pain that come with personal growth and understanding. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is part of a book series called Puffin .
There are 192 pages in this book. This book was published in 1981 by Penguin Random House Children's UK .
Other Leon Garfield books published by Oxford University Press: Devil-in-the-Fog, Black Jack, and Mr Corbett's Ghost.
This book contains the following story:
John Diamond
'My father, that stern and upright man, was nothing but a swindler and a thief!' What is the matter with old Mr Jones? Endless footsteps and low groans can be heard from his room in the dead of night. Only his son William knows the a terrible secret: his father betrayed his business partner Mr Diamond, and swindled him out of a great fortune. William resolves to go to London, find Mr Diamond and make amends. But the murky big city, with its sinister characters and treacherous back streets, is no place for a boy of twelve. And Mr Diamond's own son is not the sort of person to forgive and forget. Danger and deceit lie waiting...
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Puffin
