'The Beloved Vagabond' is a charming novel by William John Locke, chronicling the life of Paragot, a Bohemian vagabond, and his young ward, Augustus. Traveling through Europe in a band of musicians, Paragot provides Augustus with an unconventional education. The young boy worships his idol, ignoring his pitiful and squalid conditions. Their adventures are as bizarre as they are endearing, involving a wild dog and a simple yet charming girl they rescue along the way. However, Paragot's lost love and dark secret threaten to change their lives.