A Charming Family

A Charming Family is a novel written by George Gissing, a prominent British author from the late 19th century. The book tells the story of the Otway family, who are struggling to maintain their social status in the face of financial difficulties. The patriarch of the family, Mr. Otway, is a former businessman who has fallen on hard times, and his wife and children are forced to adjust to their new circumstances.The novel explores themes of class and social mobility, as well as the challenges faced by families who are trying to maintain their status in a changing world. Gissing's writing is characterized by his keen observations of human behavior and his ability to create complex, nuanced characters.Throughout the book, readers follow the Otway family as they navigate their way through various challenges, including financial hardships, romantic entanglements, and social pressures. Despite their struggles, the family remains close-knit and supportive of one another, and their resilience in the face of adversity is a testament to the power of familial bonds.Overall, A Charming Family is a compelling and insightful novel that offers a vivid portrait of Victorian society and the challenges faced by those who sought to maintain their place within it.Oh, don't let that trouble you, dear Miss Shepperson, ' cried the other gaily. 'In a family, so little difference is made by an extra person. I assure you it is a perfectly businesslike arrangement; otherwise my husband, who is prudence itself, would never have sanctioned it. As you know, we are suffering a temporary embarrassment. I wrote to you yesterday before my husband's return from business. When he came home, I learnt, to my dismay, that it might be rather more than a month before he was able to send you a cheque.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