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A classic Victorian novel of family, faith, and perseverance, The Channings follows the fortunes of a once-honorable family as they face false accusations and the pressures of society. Set against the backdrop of an English cathedral town and a boys' boarding school, the novel... Read Full Overview

The Channings: A Story (1862) is a novel by Mrs. Henry Wood. Written towards the beginning of her career as a leading English novelist of the Victorian era, The Channings: A Story is a sweeping exploration of religion, society, crime, and the bonds of brotherhood... Read Full Overview

The Channings: A Story (1862) is a novel by Mrs. Henry Wood. Written towards the beginning of her career as a leading English novelist of the Victorian era, The Channings: A Story is a sweeping exploration of religion, society, crime, and the bonds of brotherhood... Read Full Overview

A family saga of conscience, duty, and audacious secrets, The Channings gathers a web of hearts and loyalties under the fog and clatter of London Victorian era. A tale that moves from drawing rooms to streets, it invites readers to weigh class, inheritance, and the ties that... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

Ellen Wood 17 January 1814 - 10 February 1887), was an English novelist, better known in that respect as Mrs. Henry Wood. She is remembered most for her 1861 novel East Lynne, but many of her books became international bestsellers and widely known in the United States. She surpassed... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

Rediscover "The Channings: A Story," a compelling work of 19th-century English fiction by Mrs. Henry Wood. This meticulously prepared edition revives a classic family saga, immersing readers in the domestic sphere and social landscape of Victorian England. As a significant... Read Full Overview

Rediscover "The Channings: A Story," a compelling work of 19th-century English fiction by Mrs. Henry Wood. This meticulously prepared edition revives a classic family saga, immersing readers in the domestic sphere and social landscape of Victorian England. As a significant... Read Full Overview

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for... Read Full Overview