Charles Lever, His Life in His Letters, Vol. II

"Charles Lever: His Life in His Letters, Vol. II" by Charles James Lever is a compilation of the author's personal letters that gives readers a glimpse into his life and mind. Written in the early 1900s, this book shares letters that show Lever's time in Florence, his connections with important people, and his thoughts on being a writer, with a focus on his famous book, "Tony Butler." The book captures the heart of Lever's writing journey and sets it against the exciting historical events happening in Italy during the 1860s. Starting with a letter to Mr. John Blackwood, the letters show Lever's worries and hopes for his writing, especially his serial story "Tony," as he thanks Blackwood for his feedback and talks about how to move the story forward; along with personal difficulties such as health problems. Through his letters, readers enter Lever's writing world, his search for success, and the relationships that shaped his work, all set in a changing Italy.