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The Hole in the Wall by Arthur Morrison This is one of the most gripping adventure stories ever written. Stephen Kemp goes to live with his mysterious grandfather after his mother's death, and is gradually drawn into the seedy world which Captain Nat Kemp inhabits. Morrison brilliantly... Read Full Overview

Total genius. A depth of characterisation and atmosphere worthy of Dickens. Morrison depicts the picaresque life of the East End of London at the turn of the 20th century with humanity and humour. While it is a mystery story, following loosely in the genre of Morrison's earlier... Read Full Overview

My grandfather was a publican-and a sinner, as you will see. His public-house was the Hole in the Wall, on the river's edge at Wapping; and his sins-all of them that I know of-are recorded in these pages. He was a widower of some small substance, and the Hole in the Wall was... Read Full Overview

"The Hole in the Wall" by Arthur Morrison is a gripping mystery novel that delves into the gritty underbelly of Victorian London. As a genre, it falls within the realm of historical crime fiction, offering readers a compelling blend of suspense, intrigue, and social commentary... Read Full Overview

Step back in time to the gritty streets of London's East End with Arthur Morrison's "The Hole in the Wall," a compelling work of historical fiction. Immerse yourself in a world of crime and poverty, where life unfolds within the shadows of the city's notorious slums.

Step back in time to the gritty streets of London's East End with Arthur Morrison's "The Hole in the Wall," a compelling work of historical fiction. Immerse yourself in a world of crime and poverty, where life unfolds within the shadows of the city's notorious slums.

Arthur Morrison was a British writer best known for novels about London's East End, as well as detective fiction works that featured the character Martin Hewitt.

My grandfather was a publican-and a sinner, as you will see. His public-house was the Hole in the Wall, on the river's edge at Wapping; and his sins-all of them that I know of-are recorded in these pages. He was a widower of some small substance, and the Hole in the Wall was... 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