A House to Let by Dickens, Collins, Gaskell, and Procter

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Author Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870
Author Collins, Wilkie, 1824-1889
Author Gaskell, Elizabeth Cleghorn, 1810-1865
Author Procter, Adelaide Anne, 1825-1864
Title A House to Let
Note Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_House_to_Let
Note Reading ease score: 77.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Contents Over the way / Charles Dickens and Wilkie Collins -- The Manchester marriage / Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell -- Going into society / Charles Dickens -- Three evenings in the house / Adelaide Anne Procter -- Trottle's report / Wilkie Collins -- Let at last / Charles Dickens and Wilkie Collins.
Credits Transcribed from the 1903 Chapman and Hall edition by David Price,
email ccx074@coventry.ac.uk.  Proofed by David, Edgar Howard, Dawn
Smith, Terry Jeffress and Jane Foster. Revised by Richard Tonsing
Summary "A House to Let" by Charles Dickens, Wilkie Collins, Elizabeth Gaskell, and Adelaide Ann Procter is a collaborative collection of stories written during the mid-19th century. This multifaceted work revolves around the mysterious titular house that has remained unlet for an inexplicably long time and delves into the lives and intertwined narratives of its neighbors, exploring themes of societal change and personal connection. The opening of the book introduces an elderly female protagonist who has settled in London after living in Tunbridge Wells for a decade. During a visit to her new residence, she learns of the dilapidated house across the street that has been reportedly for rent for years, piquing her curiosity. As she observes the abandoned property, she is struck by a mysterious "eye" that seems to watch her, which leads her into a whirlpool of thoughts and burgeoning obsession with the empty abode. Simultaneously humorous and poignant, the dynamics between her loyal servant Trottle and her whimsical medical doctor add richness to her character, intertwining their lives as they attempt to navigate the enigma of the House to Let. This sets the stage for an exploration of personal histories and the secrets that define them. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject English fiction -- 19th century
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EBook-No. 2324
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Most Recently Updated Apr 14, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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