The Daltons; Or, Three Roads in Life. Volume I (of II)
1852
British Literature, Humour, Novels
The Daltons; Or, Three Roads in Life, Volume I, is a novel by Charles James Lever first published in 1852. Set in the off-season of Baden-Baden, it follows three men—Albert Jekyl, Colonel Haggerstone, and Peter Dalton—who engage in humorous yet poignant conversations that reveal their backgrounds and societal differences. The narrative explores themes of identity, family pride, and fortune, providing social commentary on the varied paths life can take and how choices shape one's destiny.
