The Squire's Grandson : Kessinger Publishing : 9781120930392 : 1120930391 : 29 Jan 2010 : The Squire's Grandson: A Devonshire Story is a novel written by J.M. Callwell and first published in 1888. The book tells the story of a young boy named Jack, who is the grandson of a wealthy squire living in Devonshire, England. Jack's parents die when he is still a baby, and he is raised by his grandfather and the squire's loyal servant, Old Nanny.As Jack grows up, he becomes increasingly aware of the social and economic inequalities that exist in his community. He befriends a poor boy named Tom, and together they explore the countryside, getting into various adventures and scrapes. Jack also meets a young girl named Maud, who is the daughter of a wealthy landowner. Despite their different backgrounds, Jack and Maud become close friends.However, Jack's idyllic life is threatened when his grandfather dies, leaving him with a large inheritance but also exposing him to the greed and corruption of s