Beloved Vagabond

Beloved Vagabond
Published in 1906, 'Beloved Vagabond' by William John Locke follows the eccentric bohemian Paragot, a wandering scholar with a mysterious past. He adopts a London street urchin named Asticot, purchasing him from his mother for half a crown. Their adventures take them through 19th century Europe, culminating in Paris, where Paragot's dark romantic history begins to resurface. The novel explores themes of love, identity, and the complexities of human relationships.

















