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The title, The Moonstone, refers to a brilliantly beautiful but flawed gem seized by a British officer in India. The officer brings it back to England as a family heirloom with a supposed curse placed upon it. The officer leaves the stone to his niece, Rachel Verinder, for her to inherit when she turns 18.

This classic work by Wilkie Collins is an early example of the modern detective novel that set many of the ground rules of the genre.

Enid Dinnis (1873-1942) was born in London, the daughter of an Anglican Vicar in Stepney. She was educated at a Belgian convent and converted to Catholicism, after which she joined a 'hidden' religious congregation, the Daughters of the Heart of Mary. Dinnis moved widely in the London literary world before and during the wars. She wrote copiously in prose and verse, finding a distinctive Catholic voice and devising a particular style that combined Catholic mysticism and miracle with fairy tales and ordinary contemporary life. She was for the last decades of her life Mother Superior of the DHM house in Wimbledon.

Enid Dinnis (1873-1942) was born in London, the daughter of an Anglican Vicar in Stepney. She was educated at a Belgian convent and converted to Catholicism, after which she joined a 'hidden' religious congregation, the Daughters of the Heart of Mary. Dinnis moved widely in the London literary world before and during the wars. She wrote copiously in prose and verse, finding a distinctive Catholic voice and devising a particular style that combined Catholic mysticism and miracle with fairy tales and ordinary contemporary life. She was for the last decades of her life Mother Superior of the DHM house in Wimbledon.

The Catholic University of America Press is pleased to continue to present new volumes in our Catholic Women Writers series, which will shed new light on prose work of Catholic women writers from the 19th and 20th centuries.

Josephine Ward is one of Catholicism's greatest literary treasures and a foremost contributor to English literary history - except that she has all but completely fallen from the historical record. She spent her life in close companionship with the most active minds working in the late 19th century to restore to the Catholic Church in England the intellectual, sacramental and theological integrity it had once enjoyed before three hundred years of persecution. All seven of her novels are out of print, despite their once high acclaim in the fin de siècle literary world.

First published in 1899, One Poor Scruple follows the recusant Riversdale family who have survived the long penal years by observing a quiet aristocratic life of sport and agriculture, never stepping into the public sphere from which Catholics in Britain had been barred for so long. But at the start of the twentieth century, a new generation has emerged. The novel's younger characters are now legally able to go to Oxford and Cambridge and to enter the public life of letters. Emboldened by the confident work of John Henry Newman, this younger generation of Catholics are nonetheless cautioned not to trust the Protestant establishment. One Poor Scruple is a coming-of-age story in which the new generation of more worldly Catholics search for love, friendship and intellectual emancipation in the decadent social world of Edwardian London. Decades before Evelyn Waugh examined in Brideshead Revisited the human struggle to distinguish between true and false beauty, Ward's novel examined the challenge of discerning between conflicting desires and of living a life that is as truthful and good as it is beautiful.

Amy Dorrit was born in the prison and is called Little Dorrit. She grows up as a girl who cares for others, with a tender heart and is practical as to getting enough money to eat and live with her father in the Marshalsea prison for debtors in London, the emotional and practical centre of her family. She is 22 years old when the story opens. Arthur Clennam encounters her after returning home from a 20-year absence, ready to begin his life anew.

Little Dorrit satirises some shortcomings of both government and society, including the institution of debtors' prisons, where debtors were imprisoned, unable to work and yet incarcerated until they had repaid their debts. The prison in this case is the Marshalsea, where Dickens' own father had been imprisoned. Dickens is also critical of the impotent bureaucracy of the British government, in this novel in the form of the fictional Circumlocution Office. Dickens also satirises the stratification of society that results from the British class system.

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John Jasper, a choirmaster and opium addict at Cloisterham Cathedral, lusts after his pupil, Rosa Bud, who is engaged to his nephew, Edwin Drood. Rosa has also caught the eye of the high-spirited and hot-tempered Neville Landless. Landless quickly becomes Drood's hated rival for Rosa's affections. When Edwin disappears, Jasper accuses Neville of killing him, deepening the mystery of Edwin's disappearance.

The Mystery of Edwin Drood is Charles Dickens' final novel. The story ends abruptly because Dickens died before he could finish the book. Only six of a planned twelve instalments had been finished. He left no detailed plan for the remaining instalments or solution to the novel's mystery, and many later adaptations and continuations by other writers have attempted to complete the story.

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William Delisle Hay's The Doom of the Great City imagines the destruction of London as a result of human-induced environmental devastation, the threat of which is becoming increasingly visible today. This urban apocalypse narrative connects to pressing cultural discussions on global warming, modern life in cities, public health, and the interconnectivity of human life on earth. This first critical edition of Hay's novella makes available his account of one man's tale of survival amidst a toxic fog--a survival that includes his relocation to Maoriland in New Zealand. The editors foreground the relevance of the story to present and future pandemics, the persistence of environmental disasters, and the global population's ongoing migration to cities. They place the narrative in dialogue with nineteenth-century concerns about climate change, pollution, natural resources, health care, empire, and (sub)urbanization that have remained significant challenges as we come to terms with the lasting impacts of the Anthropocene in the twenty-first century.

Paul Dombey, the wealthy owner of a shipping company, dreams of having a son to continue his business, despite the fact that he already has a daughter named Florence. The book begins when his son is born and Dombey's wife dies shortly after giving birth. The child, named Paul after his father, dies of illness when he is still only six years old. Dombey has neglected Florence for years, and now devastated, he pushes her away from him after the death of his son. The Dombey family must experience a series of ups and downs before there is a chance of reaching reconciliation.

Dombey and Son features many Dickensian themes, such as arranged marriages, child cruelty, betrayal, deceit, and relations between people from different British social classes. Karl Smith, a scholar of Dickens's literature works, once commented that Dombey and Son not only prepares the ground for Dickens's later masterpieces, but demands to be enjoyed for its own energy and richness.

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...reading this book is almost like binge-watching a favorite miniseries. -John M. Ganim, professor emeritus, University of California, Riverside

...magnificently rendered and an important reminder of what it means to be given a chance. -Brenda K. Massman, author of Yet, Here We Are

It's Downton Abbey meets The Swiss Family Robinson... -Rita Mace Walston, author of Paper & Ink, Flesh and Blood

The Penniman Menagerie is ostensibly the tale of a defunct zoo being rebuilt in late-nineteenth-century England-but it is really the story of the disparate group of individuals who come to live and work there: the wealthy owner who sees its renaissance as a tribute to her deceased husband, the man who fears that his sickly son will die of tuberculosis like his wife, the woman who can calm terrified animals by the touch of her hands but can't always connect with her daughter, the young man who has broken away from his strict religious upbringing, the amateur historian who is quick with his fists, and the abandoned child whose only skill is that of survival-to name a few.

These onetime strangers will work together, fight for the menagerie, and encounter unforeseen adventures. Confronting themes of isolation, independence, maturation, racism, overcoming insecurity, and the importance of affirmation and belonging, The Penniman Menagerie illuminates the vital importance of family, whether it is the family one is born into or the family one is lucky enough to find.

The life and works of Charles Dickens were permeated by lawyers and the legal system. As a boy, he endured his father's imprisonment for debt. At 17, he became a solictors' clerk. At 19, he became a court reporter and later a parliamentary reporter. As a successful author, he engaged in litigation to protect his copyright and campaigned for law reform. He had numerous friends and acquaintances in the legal world and, near the end of his life, had a son who chose to follow a career at the bar. Most of his novels have legal themes and lawyers that are usually portrayed with Dickens' dark and ironic humour.

Dickens' personal involvement and fictional creations within the legal world are drawn together and put into context by an author who has spent a career practicing as a lawyer in central London. He brings an in-depth knowledge and experience of a legal world that still reflects the one known to Dickens. This includes its lawyers, clerks, judges, courts, offices and ancient inns of court. This book is partly a biography and partly a study of the Victorian legal world based on the many descriptive extracts from the novels. The legal characters are examined in detail with extensive quoted passages, providing an entertaining anthology and a useful work of reference.

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Richard Jefferies's After London; or, Wild England (1885) imagines an undetermined ecological event that devastates London and transforms England, its land, people, and wildlife. Told in two parts, Jefferies details the processes and effects of a change on individuals, their relationships, and their hopes. The story is divided into two parts and shared by an unidentified narrator from an unspecified future moment. In part II, the narrator details a brutal society seemingly devoid of the spirit of Victorian progress. In this updated critical edition, Michael Kramp and Sarita Jayanty Mizin provide a new scholarly apparatus for engaging with the narrative, its historical contexts, and its contemporary legacies, making the text accessible to diverse readers. They include diverse appendices, allowing teachers, students, and scholars the opportunity to explore After London's cultural importance to England's changing landscape, nineteenth century conceptions of climate and climate change, and Victorian fears of racial degeneration. In addition, they invite the readers to consider Jefferies's fiction with discussions about the fate of London, the stability of the Empire, and the changing roles of men and women in the Victorian period. Kramp and Jayanty Mizin illustrate the importance of After London to our broader understanding of the Anthropocene.

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Amid the shadowy streets of Victorian London, a young girl named Nell tends a mysterious curiosity shop brimming with strange and wondrous treasures. But behind its doors lies a dangerous secret-her grandfather's desperate gambling debts have entangled them with the sinister moneylender, Quilp. Forced to flee for their lives, Nell and her grandfather journey across England, seeking refuge and encountering an unforgettable cast of allies and adversaries. Their adventure unfolds as a gripping tale of survival, courage, and the unyielding bond between them.

The Old Curiosity Shop captured the imagination of Victorian readers, solidifying Charles Dickens's reputation as a literary giant. Serialized in 1840-41, the story's dramatic twists and poignant themes sparked intense public interest, with crowds reportedly gathering at docks to await the latest installment from overseas. The novel offers a vivid portrayal of societal contrasts in 19th-century England, exploring themes of poverty, morality, and resilience. Its enduring legacy lies in its ability to blend heart-wrenching storytelling with sharp social critique, making it a cornerstone of Dickens's early success and a timeless reflection of its era.

A young man named Martin Chuzzlewitt falls in love with an orphan girl named Mary, who was hired to take care of his wealthy grandfather. When Martin's grandfather learns of his love, Martin is ejected from his home and promptly disinherited. Martin sets out on a series of misadventures, that include cheaters, thieves and murderers. All the while he remains hopeful of reconciling with his grandfather and finding happiness with Mary.

The main theme of the novel is selfishness, portrayed in a satirical fashion using all the members of the Chuzzlewit family. Like nearly all of Dickens's novels, Martin Chuzzlewit was first published in monthly instalments. Early sales of the monthly parts were lower than those of previous works, so Dickens changed the plot to send the title character to the United States. He satirised the country as a place filled with self-promoting hucksters, eager to sell land sight unseen. Sairey Gamp, one of the characters in Martin Chuzzlewitt, habitually carries with her a battered black umbrella; she was so popular with the Victorian public that Gamp became a slang word for an umbrella.

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Liza of Lambeth (1897) is a novel by W. Somerset Maugham. Written while the author was living as a medical student in London, the Maugham's debut marked an electrifying start to an illustrious career in literature. Controversial for its portrayal of infidelity, domestic violence, and women's reproductive health, Liza of Lambeth is a gritty realist tale that takes an honest look at the everyday struggles of actual Londoners in a time of celebration and nostalgia for the Empire. Set in 1887, the year of Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee, Liza of Lambeth follows a young woman in her life as a factory worker and caretaker for her ailing mother. Although she is only 18, Liza Kemp is a hard worker who desires more from life than that which she was born into. When a rare holiday gives her the chance to unwind in the countryside with a group of friends, she takes a much-needed break from her daily responsibilities to partake in a carriage ride. There, she meets Jim Blakeston, a married father of five who has recently moved to a home near Liza's. Drunk on beer, she begins to feel attracted to the man, who sneaks a kiss before the night draws to a close. Soon, they begin an ill-fated affair, sneaking off whenever possible to elude the suspicions of friends and family. As lust turns to violence, Liza learns too late the dangers of trusting men. This edition of W. Somerset Maugham's Liza of Lambeth is a classic work of British literature reimagined for modern readers.

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With thousands of titles in our collection, we aim to spotlight diverse public domain works to help them find modern audiences. Mint Editions celebrates a breadth of literary works, curated from both canonical and overlooked classics from writers around the globe.

Her faithful fans have always appreciated and loved the insight of author, Jane Austen. Her novel Pride and Prejudice reveals timeless truths about human weaknesses and how they influence relationships.

Over the years, author Chrisann Dawson has meditated on these truths and the idea of creating a reflective look at this, still relevant, novel. Her result: a devotional journal on God's perspective of Austen's story. As Scripture sheds light on the words of Pride and Prejudice, may the reader better understand his or her own heart. Principles and Proverbs from Pride and Prejudice offers one hundred and twenty entries that present any lover of this classic further insight into the practical lessons of the heart.

...she rather enjoyed being asked to do a thing and refusing, and she would have liked another opportunity of doing so.

-W. Somerset Maugham, Liza of Lambeth (1897)

Liza of Lambeth (1897) by W. Somerset Maugham was written when the author was a medical student and is based on his observations of the poor. The book was so popular that Maugham left his career in medicine to focus on writing which he believed to be his true calling. The plot centers on working class Liza and the drama that is her life in London, from titillating affairs to domestic violence. This novel is chillingly tragic and will engage readers who like page-turning plots and intriguing characters.

Set during the anti-Catholic Gordon Riots of 1780, the novel mainly follows Barnaby Rudge, a simple man living with Mary, his loving mother. When their peaceful village life is interrupted by the arrival of a mysterious stranger, Barnaby and Mary flee to London. On their way, they encounter a group of rioters who trick Barnaby into joining them, despite Mary's pleas.

Barnaby Rudge was Dickens's first historical novel. His only other is A Tale of Two Cities (1859), also set in revolutionary times. British historian and Dickens biographer Peter Ackroyd has called it one of Dickens's most neglected, but most rewarding, novels. Grip the raven inspired Edgar Allan Poe to write his most famous poem, The Raven.

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March 1812 - A Swedish fishing vessel sets sail from the Polish port of Danzig (Now Gdansk) en-route for the Swedish mainland. On board, two French naval spies liaise with the boat's skipper over their mission, to spy on the British garrison stronghold on Hanö Island in preparation for a fully-fledged French invasion.

The island of Hanö (pronounced Haner), located off the southern coast of Sweden, is home to a flotilla of British warships whose job it is to keep the Baltic shipping lanes open and engage any French vessels it may come across. Frustrated and angered by constant British successes at sea, the French have drawn up secret plans for an all-out attack on the island's stronghold.

Arriving on the island, the two agents link up with Napoleon's spy master, a local Swede, who has been selected to oversee their mission and keep them hidden in his cabin deep in the heart of the island's extensive forest. Whilst patrolling the sea lanes Captain James Carey, commander of His Majesty's Royal Navy frigate HMS Hector, sights a French brig sailing northwards towards the Swedish coast. On engaging the French ship, the brig strikes her colours and surrenders after Hector's first salvo. The French captain is killed and on questioning the only officer of the brig left alive, James becomes suspicious believing he is not what he claims to be. Further questioning of the French lieutenant convinces the English captain that he is a spy and holding vital information pointing towards an imminent French attack on the British island garrison.

A chance encounter at sea with Anna, the beautiful daughter of the fishing boat's skipper, leads James into a passionate affair where he discovers fate waiting to deal an unforeseen hand.

Discover the heart of Regency England with To Pemberley and Beyond: A Traveller's Guide to England by the Bennets, Darcys, and Their Friends. This remarkable guidebook, written by the very individuals whose lives inspired Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, offers readers an intimate look at the real people, places, and customs that captivated millions around the world.

Elizabeth Bennet Darcy shares her sharp and witty observations on English humour, while Fitzwilliam Darcy reflects on the responsibilities of managing the iconic Pemberley estate. Jane Bennet Bingley invites readers into the tranquil joys of Netherfield, and Lady Catherine de Bourgh provides her unflinching perspective on rank and propriety. Even Lydia Wickham adds her lively recounting of the social whirl of Brighton. Together, these voices bring the charm, beauty, and intricacies of Regency life vividly to life.

With essays, practical advice, and behind-the-scenes anecdotes, this guide reveals the landscapes and traditions of England in 1813-just as its most famous residents lived them. From the serene countryside of Derbyshire to the vibrant streets of London, To Pemberley and Beyond is your personal invitation to explore the world that inspired one of the greatest novels in English literature.

Step into the England of the Bennets and Darcys-and let their world inspire yours.

Timely topics include:

The Natural Order: Observing Rank and Propriety in Civilized Life - By Lady Catherine de Bourgh

How to Host a Proper Ball - By Mrs. Bennet

A Visitor's Guide to Understanding English Humour - By Elizabeth Bennet Darcy

The Rhythm of a Country Day: A Guide to Social Customs - By Jane Bennet Bingley

From Brighton to Bliss: A Bride's Grand Adventure - By Lydia Wickham

The Gentleman's Compass: Enjoying England with Decorum - By George Wickham

Visiting Longbourn - By Elizabeth Bennet Darcy

Visiting Netherfield Park - By Charles Bingley

Pemberley: A History - By Fitzwilliam Darcy, Esq.

Visiting Pemberley - By Georgina Darcy

Style and Society: A Lady's Guide to Country Attire - By Caroline Bingley

A Humble Tribute to Rosings Park - By Mr. Collins, Rector of Hunsford

The Virtue of Traditional Pianoforte Music - By Mary Bennet

A Practical Guide to Removing Mud and Stains from a Lady's Garments - By Mrs. Hill, Housekeeper to the Bennets

An Essay on the Proper Conduct and Contentment for Women of Modest Birth - By Lady Catherine de Bourgh

On the True Qualities of an Ideal Wife - By Fitzwilliam Darcy

The Unwritten Rules: A Woman's Guide to Etiquette - By Jane Bennet Bingley

Beyond the Drawing Room: A Vision for England's Daughters - By Elizabeth Bennet Darcy

Plus many more chapters!

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Young Nicholas, thrust into the chaotic world of Victorian London after his father's death, must navigate a web of greed, exploitation, and betrayal to protect his family. Faced with the cruel schemes of his uncle Ralph and the horrors of a brutal boarding school, Nicholas's journey reveals his unwavering courage and compassion. Along the way, he encounters a vibrant cast of characters, from spirited allies to ruthless adversaries, each shaping his quest for justice and hope. This timeless tale blends humor and heartbreak, capturing the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity.

Nicholas Nickleby holds a vital place in literary history as a bold critique of social injustices in Victorian England. Through its vivid characters and dramatic storytelling, Charles Dickens exposed the harsh realities of exploitative education systems, unchecked greed, and class disparities. The novel's humor and heart showcased Dickens's ability to blend entertainment with social reform, influencing public opinion and legislation. Its legacy endures as a powerful reminder of literature's role in challenging societal wrongs and inspiring change.