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George Manville Fenn (3 January 1831 in Pimlico – 26 August 1909 in Isleworth) was a prolific English novelist, journalist, editor and educationalist. Many of his novels were written with young adults...
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A novel written in the late 19th century. Set in Victorian London, the story revolves around Dr. Chartley, a physician who becomes increasingly obsessed with creating an elixir for eternal life, neglecting his medical practice and facing financial hardships along the way. The narrative is enriched by a cast of characters including his children, Hendon and Richmond, and Bob, the amusing houseboy, who ultimately play pivotal roles in the unfolding of events. At the start of the story, the bleak atmosphere of a foggy December night in London is vividly depicted, introducing Constable John Whyley as he observes the eerie silence while on his beat. Whyley's curiosity is piqued when he witnesses suspicious activity emanating from Dr. Chartley's surgery, leading him to suspect that something may be amiss. His instincts are confirmed as he encounters Richmond, Chartley's daughter, who is anxiously searching for her father, prompting a swift entry into the doctor’s surgery, filled with unsettling revelations and a backdrop of intrigue involving characters entangled in various conflicts, setting the stage for a blend of humor, suspense, and mystery. The beginning hints at a complex intertwining of personal trials, familial loyalty, and darker elements lurking beneath the surface of everyday life.
George Manville Fenn

George Gordon Byron, Baron Byron
Arthur Conan Doyle

John William Polidori
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Jane Austen


Charlotte Brontë
William J. Long

Charles Dickens
Beatrix Potter
Joseph Conrad