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Lifetime: 1864 - 1939 Passed: ≈ 85 years ago

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Leonard Merrick

Books by Leonard Merrick

Position of Peggy Harper Cover image

Position of Peggy Harper

Romance Drama Novel
Love Struggle Society London Ambition Performing Arts Entertainment Victorian era Theater Dreams Actors Stage

Leonard Merrick's "The Position of Peggy Harper" delves into the world of third-rate British theaters in the early 1900s. Christopher Tatham, a struggling actor, finds himself caught in a cycle of small roles and financial insecurity, hoping for his...

Man who Understood Women, and Other Stories Cover image

Man who Understood Women, and Other Stories

Romance Fiction Humour
Marriage Love Short Stories Society Class England Relationships Human Nature social commentary Humor Early 20th century Charm

This collection of short stories by Leonard Merrick offers a glimpse into English society in the early 20th century. With a sharp wit and insightful observations, Merrick explores themes of love, marriage, class, and social conventions through the le...