The Bermondsey Twin (1911)

By F J Randall

Book Overview

The Bermondsey Twin is a novel written by Frederick John Randall and published in 1911. The story revolves around the lives of two identical twins, Jim and Jack, who grew up in Bermondsey, a working-class area in London. Despite their identical looks, the twins have very different personalities. Jim is a hard-working and responsible man, while Jack is a reckless and impulsive individual.The novel follows the twins as they navigate their way through life, facing various challenges and obstacles along the way. Jim works as a clerk in a shipping office and dreams of a better life for himself and his family. Jack, on the other hand, is a petty criminal who gets involved in a number of shady deals and schemes.As the story progresses, the twins' paths diverge even further. Jim falls in love with a young woman named Nellie, and they eventually get married. Jack, on the other hand, becomes embroiled in a dangerous criminal underworld, putting his life and the lives of those around him in danger.The Bermondsey Twin is a vivid portrayal of life in early 20th century London, capturing the struggles and aspirations of working-class people during that time. It is a compelling and engaging story that explores themes of family, love, loyalty, and the consequences of one's actions. Overall, it is a timeless classic that continues to captivate readers to this day.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: 110448045X
• ISBN13: 9781104480455
• Release Date: May 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 1.04 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"