"The Story of Charles Strange: A Novel. Vol. 1 (of 3)" by Henry Wood is a 19th-century novel that chronicles the formative years of Charles Strange, a rector’s son, beginning with his life at White Littleham Rectory in Hampshire; the story explores themes of family, grief, and maturation against the backdrop of Victorian England. The narrative starts by depicting Charles’s close relationship with his ailing mother and his tight-knit community, but the story soon foreshadows tragedy as his mother's health declines, casting a shadow over his childhood and hinting at the significant changes that will shape his future. It captures a touching connection between Charles and his mother, revealing her concerns about the unknown, then transitions a tone to the looming darkness of possible loss, setting the platform for the life altering transitions awaiting young Charles.
The Story of Charles Strange: A Novel. Vol. 1 (of 3)
By Henry Wood
A young boy faces devastating loss and life-altering changes as death casts a shadow over his idyllic childhood at the rectory.
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About the AuthorEllen Price was an English novelist better known as Mrs. Henry Wood. She is best remembered for her 1861 novel East Lynne. Many of her books sold well internationally and were widely read in the United States. In her time, she surpassed Charles Dickens in fame in Australia.
Ellen Price was an English novelist better known as Mrs. Henry Wood. She is best remembered for her 1861 novel East Lynne. Many of her books sold well internationally and were widely read in the United States. In her time, she surpassed Charles Dickens in fame in Australia.
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