The Mysteries of London, v. 1/4 by George W. M. Reynolds
"The Mysteries of London, v. 1/4" by George W. M. Reynolds is a serialized novel written in the mid-19th century. Set against the backdrop of Victorian London, it explores themes of wealth, poverty, and the stark contrasts within society. The narrative begins with a young, noble yet lost protagonist who faces the looming threats of crime and vice while wandering through a dark and stormy neighborhood, depicting the initial clash between innocence
and the perils of urban existence. The opening portion introduces a stormy night in London, where a sixteen-year-old youth, characterized by his delicate appearance and effeminate features, finds himself hopelessly lost in the grimy streets of Smithfield. After a series of unsettling encounters that leave him feeling threatened, he inadvertently seeks refuge in a dilapidated house filled with danger and intrigue. As he hides from two ominous figures—burglars plotting a crime—it becomes clear that he has stumbled upon a world of crime that stands in stark contrast to the wealth and luxury implied in his previous life. The vivid descriptions and dramatic setup hint at a tale rich with suspense and the exploration of moral complexities embedded in London society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Reynolds, George W. M. (George William MacArthur), 1814-1879 |
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| Title | The Mysteries of London, v. 1/4 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 68.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Mysteries_of_London |
| Credits |
Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at Google Books) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | London (England) -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 47312 |
| Release Date | Nov 8, 2014 |
| Most Recently Updated | Sep 30, 2016 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 277 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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