Born and raised within the bleak walls of a London debtors' prison, Amy Dorrit has never known true freedom. Her father, locked away for decades due to unpaid debts, relies entirely on Amy's quiet strength and endless devotion. Working outside the prison as a seamstress for the bitter, secretive Mrs. Clennam, Amy's life changes forever when she crosses paths with Arthur Clennam. Returning home from abroad to investigate his family's shady business dealings, Arthur is drawn to Amy's gentle nature and becomes determined to uncover the mystery behind her father's imprisonment. As they dig deeper, they unravel a massive web of government bureaucracy, financial fraud, and dark family secrets. Charles Dickens crafts a sweeping, emotional epic that sharply targets social injustice while weaving a tender story of love and resilience. Will Amy and Arthur finally escape the crushing shadows of the past?
690 Pages
By
Charles Dickens, Laura Lee Hope, Hugh Lofting, Anna Sewell, Beatrix Potter, Eugene Field, Kenneth Grahame, Eleanor Hallowell Abbott, Samuel Mcchord Crothers, Frances Browne, Georgianna M. Bishop, Lyman Frank Baum, Charlotte Brontë, E.T.A. Hoffmann, Margery Williams, Mary E. Wilkins Freeman, John Punnett Peters, Elizabeth Stuart Phelps Ward, Archibald Beresford Sullivan, Amelia C. Houghton, and Amy Ella Blanchard
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Pictures by
Walter Crane
Wrap yourself in a blanket and prepare for a magical winter reading journey! This massive collection features some of the best holiday stories ever written by legendary authors. You will travel through snowy forests and cozy living rooms, meeting a wonderful cast of talking animals who experience the true meaning of the festive season. From brave pets to clever woodland creatures, every story celebrates loyalty, friendship, and the joy of the holidays.
This brilliant anthology is packed with heartwarming lessons and thrilling adventures. It is an amazing way to discover classic writing styles and see how different famous authors imagined the magic of winter. You will be captivated by the incredible variety of tales, making it the absolute perfect book to read by the fire when the snow is falling outside.
1450 Pages
