Books like Mr. Dickens and his carol by Samantha Silva
Set in early Victorian England, the novel portrays Charles Dickens as a writer on the brink of crisis: his latest volume disappoints critics, his family pressures him for money, and his publishers demand a Christmas book to avert their own disaster. Amid family feasts and restless nights, Dickens wanders the city’s streets, haunted by visions of the poor and longing for redemption. A pivotal meeting with the enigmatic Eleanor Lovejoy, who may be his muse, offers a possibility of renewal and the chance to reclaim his legacy. The story interweaves personal struggle with the holiday spirit, exposing the bittersweet reality of creative perseverance.
First publish date: 2017
Genre: Historical Fiction/19th Century Historical Fiction
Authors: Samantha Silva
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