Hepplestall's

""Hepplestall's"" is a novel by British author Harold Brighouse. The story takes place in the fictional town of Hepplestall, where the eponymous department store is the heart of the community. The novel follows the lives of the store's employees and customers as they navigate the changing times of the early 20th century. The main character is Neddy Hepplestall, the store's owner, who is determined to keep the business thriving despite the challenges of modernization and competition from larger retailers. Along the way, Neddy must deal with family drama, labor disputes, and personal struggles. The novel is a vivid portrayal of small-town life and the impact of commerce on society. It is a timeless story of family, loyalty, and the pursuit of the American Dream.1923. Although a prolific and popular playwright and novelist during his lifetime, the reputation of Harold Brighouse today rests almost entirely on his play Hobson's Choice. Hepplestall's begins: Rummaging at a bargain-counter I came across an object which puzzled me, and, turning to the shopman, I asked him what it was. He took it up contemptuously. That, he said. Dear me, I thought I'd put it in the dustbin. It's fit for nothing but destruction. And you call it? I persisted. I call it by its name, he said. It's an outworn passion, and a pretty frayed one, too. Look at that! See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.