John Halifax Gentleman

John Halifax Gentleman is a classic novel written by Dinah Maria Craik, originally published in 1856. The story follows the life of John Halifax, a poor orphan boy who grows up to become a successful businessman and a respected member of society. The novel is set in the 18th century in the town of Norton Bury, England, and explores themes of social class, love, and morality.As a young boy, John is taken in by the kind-hearted Abel Fletcher, who becomes a father figure to him. Despite his humble beginnings, John is determined to succeed in life and works hard to become a successful tanner. Along the way, he meets and falls in love with Phoebe, the daughter of a wealthy landowner.The novel follows John's journey as he navigates the challenges of social class and tries to win the heart of Phoebe. Along the way, he faces many obstacles, including the disapproval of Phoebe's family and the jealousy of a rival suitor. Despite these challenges, John remains steadfast in his determination to succeed and win the love of his life.John Halifax Gentleman is a heartwarming and inspiring novel that celebrates the power of hard work, determination, and love. It is a timeless classic that continues to resonate with readers today.""Ay!"" It was one of the few things he had mentioned about that same London journey, for he had grown into a painful habit of silence now. Yet I dreaded to break it, lest any wounds rankling beneath might thereby be caused to smart once more. And our love to one another was too faithful for a little reserve to have power to influence it in any way.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.