Caleb Williams; Or, Things as They Are

Caleb Williams" is a novel about a poor orphan, Caleb, who is employed by wealthy Ferdinando Falkland. Caleb discovers Falkland's dark past and becomes convinced that Falkland has committed murder. When Falkland confesses to the crime, he forces Caleb to keep his silence, leading to Caleb being falsely accused of theft and having to flee for his life. The novel follows Caleb's attempts to evade Falkland and clear his name.