Beacon's River

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Ambition and personal struggle define Andrew Beacon's journey as he strives to become a successful novelist. Following his father's death, he attends a Quaker boarding school and earns a scholarship, but his life takes a turn after meeting a woman from the streets. His challenges intensify as he faces imprisonment, poverty, and tumultuous relationships, including a violent marriage. Despite these hardships, writing becomes his refuge, leading him to find true love before his death, illustrating a life marked by resilience and passion.