"Mr. Joseph Hanson, The Haberdasher" by Mary Russell Mitford is a humorous story that pokes fun at society and advertising in a small English town. It focuses on Mr. Joseph Hanson, a proud haberdasher who tries hard to marry Harriet Parsons, a tradesman's lovely daughter. Mr. Hanson uses showy advertising to attract customers, but his true character is questioned when the mayor reveals he might have a secret past. As Mr. Hanson plans for the wedding, his dishonesty is exposed, saving Harriet and her father from a terrible marriage, highlighting themes of deceit, business, and what society expects.
Mr. Joseph Hanson, The Haberdasher
By Mary Russell Mitford
In a quaint town filled with dreams and deception, a charming shop owner's quest for love is threatened by a secret that could unravel everything.
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2007-10-02
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About the AuthorMary Russell Mitford was an English essayist, novelist, poet and dramatist. She was born at Alresford in Hampshire, England. She is best known for Our Village, a series of sketches of village scenes and vividly drawn characters based upon her life in Three Mile Cross near Reading in Berkshire.
Mary Russell Mitford was an English essayist, novelist, poet and dramatist. She was born at Alresford in Hampshire, England. She is best known for Our Village, a series of sketches of village scenes and vividly drawn characters based upon her life in Three Mile Cross near Reading in Berkshire.
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