Publisher's Synopsis
Mrs. Lirriper's Legacy is a novella written by Charles Dickens, first published in 1864. The story is set in London and follows the life of Mrs. Lirriper, a boarding-house keeper, who inherits a sum of money from a former lodger. With her newfound wealth, Mrs. Lirriper decides to take a trip to the countryside and reflect on her life. Along the way, she meets a variety of characters, including a young couple in love, a wealthy gentleman with a secret, and a group of actors. Through her interactions with these individuals, Mrs. Lirriper learns valuable lessons about love, loyalty, and the importance of family. The novella is written in Dickens' signature style, with vivid descriptions of Victorian London and a cast of colorful characters. It is a heartwarming tale of redemption and the power of human connection.Ah! It's pleasant to drop into my own easy-chair my dear though a little palpitating what with trotting up-stairs and what with trotting down, and why kitchen stairs should all be corner stairs is for the builders to justify though I do not think they fully understand their trade and never did, else why the sameness and why not more conveniences and fewer draughts and likewise making a practice of laying the plaster on too thick.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.
