Recompense is a novel written by George Klingle and published in 1901. The book tells the story of a young man named Jack Rutherford who is falsely accused of a crime and sent to prison. While in prison, Jack meets a fellow inmate who teaches him the skills he needs to become a successful criminal. After his release, Jack embarks on a life of crime and becomes a notorious thief. However, his past catches up with him when he is caught by the police and sent back to prison. While there, Jack realizes the error of his ways and decides to turn his life around. He begins to study law and eventually becomes a successful lawyer. The book explores themes of redemption, forgiveness, and the consequences of one's actions.With Twenty Illustrations From Celebrated Paintings By The Great Masters.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.