The book was called Arthur and George, a story of a true Victorian scandal concerning the son of a converted Indian Anglican minister in a traditional English village. He was convicted and sentenced for poison pen writing and horse maiming on ludicrous racially prejudiced non-evidence.
Arthur Conan Doyle, a respected detective story writer takes up the case and attemptsa to prove his innocence. He is blocked by establishment who find George innocent but not able to receive a pardon.
Arthur, the son of an Irish immigrant, shows how an extended family provides support in adversity, whilst George with only parents who regarded themselves as English could never understand the feelings against them.
The group enjoyed the book and discussed the various themes and sub-plots.
Next month the book is "I capture the Castle" - a post-war classic by Dodie Smith.
Elaine
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