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A Man of Honor

by George Eggleston

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A Man of Honor follows Robert Pagebrook, a young New Yorker whose uncertain future leads him to visit relatives at their ancestral home in Virginia. The Civil War has ended, and old family connections are being restored, but Robert soon discovers a society still governed by tradition, pride, social rank, and deeply rooted ideas about personal honor. When the unexpected failure of his bank leaves him without money and unable to meet his obligations, Robert faces a serious test of character. Determined neither to depend upon his relatives nor to escape responsibility, he must find an honest way to rebuild his life and preserve the respect of those around him. George Cary Eggleston combines social observation, gentle humor, romance, and moral drama in a story filled with memorable relatives, regional customs, financial complications, and difficult choices. Instead of presenting honor as a grand heroic gesture, the novel examines how it is demonstrated through everyday conduct, l

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Episodes

  1. Which Is also The Last

  2. Mr. William Barksdale Explains

  3. The younger Mr. Barksdale Asks to be put upon His Oath

  4. Mr. Barksdale, the Younger, Goes upon a Journey

  5. Major Pagebrook asserts himself

  6. Mr. Pagebrook Accepts an Invitation to Lunch and another Invitation

  7. In which Miss Sudie Adopts the Socratic Method

  8. In which Miss Sudie Acts very Unreasonably

  9. Mr. Pagebrook Cuts himself loose from the Past and Plans a Future

  10. Mr. Pagebrook Takes a Lesson in the Law

  11. Mr. Sharp Does His Duty

  12. Miss Barksdale Expresses some Opinions

  13. Cousin Sarah Ann Takes Robert's Part

  14. A Short Chapter, not very interesting, perhaps, but of some Importance in the Story, as the Reader will probably discover after awhile

  15. Mr. Pagebrook Goes to Work

  16. In which Mr. Pagebrook Bids his Friends Good-by

  17. What Occurred Next Morning

  18. Some Very Unreasonable Conduct

  19. Mr. Pagebrook Manages to be in at the Death

  20. Concerning the Rivulets of Blue Blood

  21. Mr. Pagebrook Dines with his Cousin Sarah Ann

  22. Mr. Pagebrook Rides

  23. Chiefly Concerning 'Foggy'

  24. Mr. Pagebrook Meets an Acquaintance

  25. Miss Sudie makes an Apt Quotation

  26. Mr. Pagebrook Learns Several Things

  27. Mr. Pagebrook makes a Good Impression

  28. Mr. Pagebrook makes Some Acquaintances

  29. Mr. Pagebrook learns something about the Customs of the Country

  30. Mr. Pagebrook Eats his Breakfast

  31. Mr. Pagebrook is invited to Breakfast

  32. Mr. Pagebrook gets up and calls an Ancient Lawgiver

About this show

A Man of Honor follows Robert Pagebrook, a young New Yorker whose uncertain future leads him to visit relatives at their ancestral home in Virginia. The Civil War has ended, and old family connections are being restored, but Robert soon discovers a society still governed by tradition, pride, social rank, and deeply rooted ideas about personal honor. When the unexpected failure of his bank leaves him without money and unable to meet his obligations, Robert faces a serious test of character. Determined neither to depend upon his relatives nor to escape responsibility, he must find an honest way to rebuild his life and preserve the respect of those around him. George Cary Eggleston combines social observation, gentle humor, romance, and moral drama in a story filled with memorable relatives, regional customs, financial complications, and difficult choices. Instead of presenting honor as a grand heroic gesture, the novel examines how it is demonstrated through everyday conduct, l

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Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does A Man of Honor have?

A Man of Honor has 32 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on October 2, 2024.

What is A Man of Honor about?

A Man of Honor follows Robert Pagebrook, a young New Yorker whose uncertain future leads him to visit relatives at their ancestral home in Virginia. The Civil War has ended, and old family connections are being restored, but Robert soon discovers a society still governed by tradition, pride, social...

Who hosts A Man of Honor?

A Man of Honor is created and hosted by George Eggleston.
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