Linnets In The Slums (1917)

By Marion Pryce

Book Overview

Linnets In The Slums is a novel written by Marion Pryce and published in 1917. The story is set in the slums of London and follows the lives of a group of women who work as seamstresses in a sweatshop. The main character is Lily, a young woman who dreams of a better life but is trapped in poverty and exploitation.As the story unfolds, Lily and her friends face a series of challenges, including the harsh working conditions of the sweatshop, the threat of eviction from their tenement building, and the dangers of living in a crime-ridden neighborhood. Despite these obstacles, the women find strength and support in their friendships and their shared experiences.Throughout the novel, Pryce explores themes of social inequality, gender roles, and the power of community. She also highlights the resilience and resourcefulness of working-class women in the face of adversity.Linnets In The Slums is a powerful and poignant portrayal of life in the slums of early 20th century London. It offers a vivid and compelling glimpse into a world that is often overlooked in historical fiction, and celebrates the courage and determination of those who lived and worked in the city's poorest neighborhoods.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164147234
• ISBN13: 9781164147237
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 58 Pages
• Weight: 0.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"