Christina Alberta's father

"Christina Alberta's Father" by H. G. Wells is a story set in early 20th-century London, that follows Albert Edward Preemby, a retired laundryman, after his wife passes away. The story begins by showing Preemby's life, including how he surprisingly ended up in the laundry business after getting married. As a widower, he is lost in thought and dreams, struggling with his past and avoiding reality. This sets the stage for Mr. Preemby and his daughter, Christina Alberta, to grow and change while dealing with relationships and the challenges around them at the time. The book gives a peek into Preemby's love life and his role as a father, showing how family ties and personal goals mix together, and hinting at how the characters grow as the story goes on.