Mysteries Of London Vol. I Part 1

Mysteries of London Vol. I part 1

by George W. M. Reynolds

The Mysteries of London was a best-selling novel in mid-Victorian England. The first series was published in weekly instalments from 1844-46, priced at a penny each. Serialised novels sold in this way were known as Penny Dreadfuls … without any claim to literary greatness, they sought to provide ongoing entertainment for the popular audience. This book has it all -- vice, poverty, wealth, virtue, in every combination. Consider it a Victorian soap opera.Summary by Cori Samuel.Note: this project only covers half of volume 1. To be continued!

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George William MacArthur Reynolds stands as a prolific figure, churning out a vast body of work that spanned genres, challenged social norms, and entertained the masses. His life, marked by both trium...

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