Ned Franks (Classic Reprint): Or, the Christian's Panoply

by A.L.O.E.

Excerpt from Ned Franks: Or, the Christian's Panoply

Surely you are too young to give up the navy, my friend. Idleness would be no bless ing to a fine strong lad such as you seem to be; you may have many years before you yet of good service to the Queen.

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Genres: Fiction

202 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2010

About the author

Charlotte Maria Tucker, the English author, who wrote under the pseudonym A.L.O.E (a Lady of England), was the daughter of Henry St George Tucker (1771-1851), a distinguished official of the British East India Company. From 1852 till her death she wrote many stories for children, most of them allegories with an obvious moral, and devoted the proceeds to charity. In 1875 she left England for India to engage in missionary work, and died at Amritsar on the 2nd of December 1893.

Reviews

[Tara Lovestrand · Rating 5 out of 5]

So good!! Looking forward to reading “Sheer Off”, which is the second book in the series!

[Rebekah · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book. ALOE is a wonderful author and she tells a delightful story with twists and turns and little sermons sprinkled throughout it. Excited to read the next one.

[Southern Bookish · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another masterfully written book by A.L.O.E! Ned Franks is a young salty sailor who having lost his left arm in an accident, is having to turn land lubber and live with his sister in a small village. He begins by finding the people he is surrounded by to be dishonest and untrustworthy. Franks endures many trials all in the name of his savior while in the process nearly losing his good name! This story was a surprise from beginning to end. Just when I thought I had everything figured out another thread was woven in. Again masterfully written...5 stars!

[Janelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

I wasn’t sure about this book at first. It seemed too preachy and preachiness in fiction is one of my pet hates. But I changed my attitude when I realised that the author’s purpose was to give a sermon in story style. So I settled in to listen and found that not only did I learn from her simple storytelling style, but I became engaged with the story and characters as well.