The Channings

The Channings is a novel by British author Mrs. Henry Wood, first published in 1862. The story is set in mid-19th century England and follows the lives of the Channing family, a wealthy and respected family in their community. The patriarch of the family, Mr. Channing, is a successful lawyer and has four children: Augusta, Richard, Edith, and Herbert. Augusta is the eldest and is engaged to a wealthy man named Mr. Cairn. Richard is a successful doctor and is in love with his childhood friend, Mildred Arkell. Edith is a talented artist and falls in love with a struggling artist named Oswald Sydenham. Herbert is the youngest and is still studying at university. The novel explores the themes of love, marriage, and societal expectations. It also delves into the complexities of family relationships and the challenges faced by each of the Channing siblings as they navigate their own paths in life. As the story unfolds, secrets are revealed and scandals arise, putting the Channing family's reputation at risk. The novel culminates in a dramatic conclusion that brings resolution to the various plotlines and leaves the reader with a sense of closure. Overall, The Channings is a compelling and well-written novel that offers a glimpse into Victorian-era England and the lives of the upper class. It is a timeless classic that continues to captivate readers to this day.""How uncommonly stupid it was of you to do so! ""said Bywater, pretending to take the remark literally. ""I would not keep a duplicate pair of keys by me--I should make sure they'd bring me to grief. What do you say? You did not keep duplicate keys--they were false ones! Why, that's just what we all told you last night. The bishop told you so. He said he knew you had made a mistake, and taken out the wrong keys for the right. My belief is, that you went out without any keys at all. You left them hanging upon the nail, and you found them there. You had not got a second pair!""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.