A Charming Family

A Charming Family is a novel written by George Gissing that tells the story of the Otway family, who are struggling to maintain their social status and financial stability in the late 19th century. The family consists of the mother, Mrs. Otway, and her three children, Alice, Lilian, and Bertie. Alice is the eldest and the most responsible, Lilian is the beautiful but vain middle child, and Bertie is the youngest and the most carefree.As the story progresses, the family faces numerous challenges, including financial difficulties, social ostracization, and romantic entanglements. Alice falls in love with a man who is not of their social class, Lilian becomes involved with a wealthy suitor who may not have her best interests at heart, and Bertie struggles to find his place in the world.Throughout the novel, Gissing explores themes of social class, family dynamics, and the struggle for personal identity. He also provides a vivid portrayal of Victorian-era England, with its rigid social hierarchies and societal expectations.Overall, A Charming Family is a compelling and insightful novel that offers a nuanced look at the complexities of family life and social status in 19th century England.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