London's Heart: A Novel

"London's Heart" by B. L. Farjeon is a novel set in the somber and puzzling streets of Soho, London, where the story focuses on the lives of the working class and the elderly craftsman known as Mr. Wheels, his ailing daughter Lily, and Mr. Podmore, a worn pointsman. The story kicks off in Soho, painting a picture of sadness and solitude among its people. Mr. Wheels is dedicated to looking after his sick daughter, making wheels for her workbox. Mr. Podmore, tired from a long day's work, comes home to his daughter Pollypod, demonstrating the tough times of working-class people. The novel provides a true view of struggles, connections, and the little bits of kindness in a busy and often tough city.