Frying-Pan Alley (1880) - Frederic West Mrs.

Frying-Pan Alley is a novel written by Mrs. Frederic West and first published in 1880. The story is set in the slums of London's East End during the Victorian era, where poverty, crime, and disease were rampant. The main character is a young girl named Bessie who lives in Frying-Pan Alley with her mother and siblings. Bessie's father is a drunkard who frequently beats her mother, and her family struggles to make ends meet.Despite the harsh living conditions, Bessie is determined to rise above her circumstances and make a better life for herself. She is bright and hardworking, and dreams of becoming a teacher. However, her path to success is fraught with obstacles, including a predatory employer and a dangerous gang of thieves.As Bessie navigates the treacherous world of Frying-Pan Alley, she learns the value of friendship, love, and perseverance. The novel explores themes of poverty, social inequality, and the struggle for self-improvement in a society that offers few opportunities for advancement.Overall, Frying-Pan Alley is a gripping and poignant tale that offers a vivid portrayal of life in Victorian London's slums. It is a must-read for anyone interested in historical fiction or social commentary.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

EAN: 9781120284686