In Dickens Street (1912)

In Dickens Street is a novel written by W. R. Thomson and published in 1912. The story is set in a fictional street in London that is named after the famous author Charles Dickens. The street is home to a diverse group of characters, including artists, writers, actors, and working-class families. The novel follows the lives of these characters as they navigate their relationships, careers, and personal struggles.The main character of the novel is a struggling writer named Richard, who lives in a small apartment in Dickens Street. Richard is in love with his neighbor, a beautiful actress named Edith, but she is already engaged to a wealthy businessman. As Richard tries to win Edith's heart, he becomes involved in the lives of his other neighbors, including a struggling artist, a retired actor, and a poor family with a sick child.Throughout the novel, Thomson explores themes of love, class, and the struggle for success in a rapidly changing city. He also pays homage to the legacy of Charles Dickens, who famously wrote about the lives of ordinary people in Victorian London.Overall, In Dickens Street is a charming and engaging novel that offers a glimpse into the lives of a diverse group of characters in early 20th century London.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.