In this vivid and engaging account, Edmund Downey brings to life the extraordinary world of Charles Lever, a prolific and popular novelist of the Victorian era. Drawing on Lever's personal correspondence, Downey explores the ups and downs of his literary career, the social and political milieu in which he lived, and his enduring legacy as a writer. With wit and insight, this book offers a fascinating glimpse into the life and times of one of the most celebrated and influential novelists of his day.
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