All but Lost

In the final stretch of G. A. Henty's All But Lost, fortunes collapse just as buried truths begin to surface. Frank Maynard and his wife Kate are stunned by the failure of the great Indian Bank, which threatens to strip them of everything, yet Kate meets ruin with steadfast courage while Frank wrestles with the temptation to save himself dishonorably. As old loyalties and old wounds reopen, Alice Heathcote learns that Frank is believed ruined and cut off, and her pity for the man she once loved deepens the emotional stakes. Meanwhile, Arthur Prescott turns the tables on the detective Barton, forcing him to yield documents and swear a false affidavit, then brings Captain Bradshaw the proof that James is his true grandson and heir. With Fred Bingham's schemes unraveling, greed and blackmail give way to justice, reconciliation, and unexpected generosity toward the loyal dustman John Holl and his wife. As James's health declines and Torquay is considered for his recovery, Alice pleads Frank's case, setting the stage for long-delayed vindication and a hard-won resolution. This edition has been fully restored with modern typesetting, custom cover design.