Publisher's Synopsis
Frying-Pan Alley is a novel written by Mrs. Frederic West in 1880. The story is set in the East End of London, specifically in a notorious street called Frying-Pan Alley. The novel follows the lives of the residents of this street, who are mostly working-class people struggling to make ends meet. The main character is a young woman named Sally, who lives with her abusive stepfather and dreams of escaping Frying-Pan Alley. She meets and falls in love with a young man named Jack, who is a member of a gang that operates in the area. Jack is torn between his love for Sally and his loyalty to his gang. The novel also explores the lives of other characters, such as a struggling artist, a widowed mother, a drunken landlord, and a corrupt police officer. It portrays the poverty, crime, and social issues of the time, as well as the resilience and determination of the people who lived in the East End. Overall, Frying-Pan Alley is a vivid portrayal of life in Victorian London, with its gritty realism and compelling characters. It is a classic novel that offers a glimpse into the social and cultural history of the period.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.
