A blase nobleman goes among the fishing population of a town on the east coast of Scotland, getting a taste of real life in an adventure that calls out his manhood.

"A Perilous Secret" from Charles Reade. English novelist and dramatist (1814-1884).

"A Simpleton" from Charles Reade. English novelist and dramatist (1814-1884).

"A Terrible Temptation" from Charles Reade. English novelist and dramatist (1814-1884).

"A Woman Hater" from Charles Reade. English novelist and dramatist (1814-1884).

"Christie Johnstone" from Charles Reade. English novelist and dramatist (1814-1884).

"Foul Play" from Charles Reade. English novelist and dramatist (1814-1884).

"Hard Cash" from Charles Reade. English novelist and dramatist (1814-1884).

"It Is Never Too Late to Mend" from Charles Reade. English novelist and dramatist (1814-1884).