No. 5 John Street (1899) - Richard Whiteing - Bog

No. 5 John Street is a novel written by Richard Whiteing and first published in 1899. The story is set in London and revolves around the lives of the residents of a boarding house located at No. 5 John Street. The main character is Mrs. Amelia Butterworth, the landlady of the boarding house, who is struggling to make ends meet and keep her tenants happy. The other characters include a young artist, a struggling writer, a retired businessman, and a mysterious woman who moves in and disrupts the peace of the house. The novel explores themes of love, betrayal, poverty, and the struggles of everyday life. Whiteing's portrayal of the characters and their interactions is both realistic and insightful, and he captures the atmosphere of turn-of-the-century London with great skill. No. 5 John Street is a classic example of Victorian literature and is still widely read and enjoyed today.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.