Launcelot Widge - Charles Hooton - Bog

Launcelot Widge is a novel written by Charles Hooton. The book tells the story of a young boy named Launcelot Widge who is living in London during the 19th century. Launcelot is an orphan and is taken in by a group of pickpockets who teach him the art of thievery. However, Launcelot has bigger dreams and wants to become a writer.One day, Launcelot is given the opportunity to work as a clerk for Charles Dickens. Launcelot is thrilled to work for his idol and begins to learn the craft of writing. However, Launcelot soon discovers that Dickens is not the man he thought he was and is involved in some shady business dealings.Launcelot is torn between his loyalty to Dickens and his own moral compass. As he becomes more involved in Dickens' world, Launcelot realizes that he must make a choice between his dreams and his conscience.The novel is a coming-of-age story that explores themes of loyalty, morality, and ambition. It is a vivid portrayal of 19th-century London and the world of literature. Launcelot Widge is a captivating read that will leave readers questioning their own values and beliefs.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.