John Halifax, Gentleman
by Dinah Craik
'John Halifax, Gentleman' Summary
The action is centred on the town of Tewkesbury, scarcely disguised by the fictional name Norton Bury, in Gloucestershire. The story is narrated by Phineas, a friend of the central character. John Halifax is an orphan, determined to make his way in the world through honest hard work. He is taken in by a tanner, Abel Fletcher, who is a Quaker, and thus meets Phineas, who is Abel's son. John eventually achieves success in business and love, and becomes a wealthy man.
A photographic postcard, probably from the early 20th century, depicts Dunkirk Mills, Inchbrook, near Nailsworth and Stroud, Gloucestershire, stating it was the "original Mills of 'John Halifax Gentleman'".
A discussion on a Stroud Fakebook page suggests that Enderley and the cottage were modelled on an area near Avening.
Book Details
Authors
Dinah Craik
England
Dinah Maria Craik was an English novelist and poet. She is best remembered for her novel John Halifax, Gentleman, which presents the mid-Victorian ideals of English middle-class life.&n...
Books by Dinah CraikDownload eBooks
Listen/Download Audiobook
- Select Speed
Related books
Come Rack! Come Rope! by Robert Hugh Benson
Set in Elizabethan England, 'Come Rack! Come Rope!' follows the story of two young lovers who are forced to confront the persecution of Catholics. Fac...
Stolen Idols by E. Phillips Oppenheim
In 'Stolen Idols,' E. Phillips Oppenheim crafts a captivating tale set in 19th-century China. The story revolves around Gregory Ballaston, a young Eng...
His Darling Sin by Mary Elizabeth Braddon
In Mary Elizabeth Braddon's *His Darling Sin*, Grace Perivale, a wealthy and beautiful young woman, is devastated by the sudden death of her beloved h...
Ralstons by Francis Marion Crawford
In "Ralstons" by Francis Marion Crawford, Katharine and Jack navigate the complexities of their newly married life. Their secret union is strained by...
Liza of Lambeth by W. Somerset Maugham
Set in the impoverished slums of late 19th-century London, "Liza of Lambeth" follows the life of Liza, an 18-year-old factory girl. The novel explores...
Rain and Roses by Jeannette Fraser Henshall
This book is a collection of poems that explore the delicate emotions and sentiments of home, love, and nature. The poems are described as "dainty," r...
Celebrated Crimes, Vol. 8: Part 2: Vaninka by Alexandre Dumas
Set against the backdrop of Emperor Paul I's eccentric rule in Russia, 'Vaninka' is a tale of forbidden love, tragic consequences, and the corrupting...
Arachne by Georg Ebers
Set in ancient Egypt, Arachne tells the story of Ledscha, a young woman who has lost her betrothed and all hope of love. But the gods have other plans...
Kate Bonnet by Frank R. Stockton
Set in the early 17th century in Barbados, 'Kate Bonnet' tells the story of the spirited daughter of a notorious pirate. While her father sails the hi...
Audrey Craven by May Sinclair
In May Sinclair’s remarkable first novel, Audrey Craven is a beautiful young woman who has by her idiosyncrasies acquired a thoroughly undeserved repu...
Reviews for John Halifax, Gentleman
No reviews posted or approved, yet...