Cheap Jack Zita

"Cheap Jack Zita" by S. Baring-Gould is a story set in the Fens of England during the late 1800s, and it follows a traveling salesman, called Cheap Jack, and his daughter, Zita, during Tawdry Fair in Ely. The narrative begins amidst the lively scene outside of Ely Cathedral. A stark contrast between the gentry and clergymen clashing against Cheap Jack's van full of goods. Witness Zita, the heart of this story, rise above unwanted attention from local youths while standing by her aging father. At its core, the story shows class difficulties and the love between a father and daughter as they go through the struggles in life.