Hepplestall's (1922)

Hepplestall's is a novel written by Harold Brighouse and published in 1922. The story is set in the fictional town of Hepplestall, which is based on the real-life town of Bolton in Lancashire, England. The novel follows the lives of the inhabitants of Hepplestall, focusing on the struggles and triumphs of the working-class families who live there. The main character is a young man named Tom Hepplestall, who is determined to make a success of his life despite his humble beginnings. He dreams of becoming a successful businessman and is willing to work hard to achieve his goals. However, he faces many obstacles along the way, including financial difficulties, family problems, and the prejudices of the upper classes.The novel also explores the themes of love, friendship, and loyalty. Tom's relationship with his childhood sweetheart, Mary, is a central part of the story, as is his friendship with his loyal friend, Joe. The novel also touches on the importance of community and the role that it plays in the lives of the working-class families of Hepplestall.Overall, Hepplestall's is a poignant and engaging novel that offers a vivid portrayal of life in a working-class town in the early twentieth century. It is a timeless story that continues to resonate with readers today.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.