Under St. Paul's - Dowling, Richard
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Under St. Paul's: A Romance is a novel written by Richard Dowling and published in 1885. The book is set in London and follows the story of a young man named Harry Thornhill who falls in love with the daughter of a wealthy merchant. The two are separated when Harry is accused of a crime he did not commit and is forced to flee the city. He finds refuge in the underground tunnels beneath St. Paul's Cathedral, where he discovers a group of outcasts and misfits who have created their own society. Harry becomes involved in their world and learns about their struggles and triumphs. Meanwhile, the…mehr

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Under St. Paul's: A Romance is a novel written by Richard Dowling and published in 1885. The book is set in London and follows the story of a young man named Harry Thornhill who falls in love with the daughter of a wealthy merchant. The two are separated when Harry is accused of a crime he did not commit and is forced to flee the city. He finds refuge in the underground tunnels beneath St. Paul's Cathedral, where he discovers a group of outcasts and misfits who have created their own society. Harry becomes involved in their world and learns about their struggles and triumphs. Meanwhile, the real criminal is discovered, and Harry is able to clear his name and return to the surface world. The novel explores themes of love, redemption, and the power of community. It also offers a unique glimpse into the world beneath one of London's most famous landmarks.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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Richard Dowling (1846-1898) was an Irish novelist, journalist, and editor, best known for his contributions to 19th-century Irish literature. Born in Clonmel, County Tipperary, he moved to Dublin, where he began his career as a journalist. He worked for The Nation and The Irish Times, writing both fiction and non-fiction. Dowling is known for his suspenseful novels and short stories, often exploring themes of mystery and supernatural occurrences. His novel The Mystery of Killard gained significant attention for its intriguing plot and vivid characterization. Apart from his fiction, Dowling was a skilled editor, contributing to and shaping literary discourse in Dublin. He frequently incorporated Irish settings and folklore into his works, connecting deeply with the Irish cultural landscape. Though his career was cut short by his early death at age 52, his contributions to Victorian-era fiction left a lasting mark on Irish literary history.