It Is Never Too Late to Mend

It Is Never Too Late to Mend, written by Charles Reade in the 1850s, is a novel that critiques the British prison system while weaving an adventure narrative. The story follows George Fielding, who, pressured by a ruthless squire's obsession with his lover, travels to Australia to earn a living. Simultaneously, Tom Robinson faces severe mistreatment in prison for a minor theft, highlighting the injustices of the penal system. The book is notable for its social commentary on criminal treatment and prison discipline.