In Dickens Street (1912)
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Overview
In Dickens Street is a novel written by W. R. Thomson and originally published in 1912. The story is set in London and follows the lives of the residents of Dickens Street, a small community of lower-middle-class families. The novel explores themes of love, marriage, social class, and the struggles of everyday life.The main character is Mrs. Wix, a widowed mother who lives with her two daughters, Hilda and Mabel. Mrs. Wix is a hardworking woman who takes care of her family and tries to make ends meet. Hilda is a beautiful young woman who dreams of finding love and marrying a wealthy man. Mabel, on the other hand, is a plain-looking girl who is content with her simple life.The novel also introduces other characters who live in Dickens Street, each with their own unique story. There is Mr. and Mrs. Galloway, an older couple who have been married for many years and are still deeply in love. There is also Mr. Brown, a lonely bachelor who longs for companionship and finds solace in books.As the story unfolds, the characters face various challenges and obstacles, including financial difficulties, illness, and heartbreak. Through it all, they rely on each other for support and learn valuable lessons about life and love.In Dickens Street is a charming and heartwarming novel that offers a glimpse into the lives of ordinary people in early 20th century London. It is a timeless story that still resonates with readers today.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.
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- ISBN-13: 9781164013143
- ISBN-10: 1164013149
- Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
- Publish Date: September 2010
- Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.41 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.59 pounds
- Page Count: 194
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