Memoirs of a London doll

"Memoirs of a London Doll" by R. H. Horne is a charming tale narrated by Maria Poppet, a doll brought to life in early 20th-century London. Through Maria's eyes, readers explore the vibrant and sometimes challenging world of Victorian society; born in the humble workshop of a doll-maker named Mr. Sprat and given consciousness, Maria yearns to experience the bustling city beyond her creator's garret. Her story follows her journey from the workshop to a toy shop, where she is eventually purchased by a young girl named Ellen Plummy, marking the beginning of her adventures as she observes and interacts with people, offering a sweet and innocent perspective on relationships, childhood, and the social landscape around her.

Richard Hengist Horne was an English poet and critic most famous for his poem Orion.