Under St. Paul's: A Romance (1885)

By Richard Dowling

Book Overview

Under St. Paul's: A Romance is a novel written by Richard Dowling and published in 1885. The book is set in London and follows the story of a young man named Harry Thornhill who falls in love with the daughter of a wealthy merchant. The two are separated when Harry is accused of a crime he did not commit and is forced to flee the city. He finds refuge in the underground tunnels beneath St. Paul's Cathedral, where he discovers a group of outcasts and misfits who have created their own society. Harry becomes involved in their world and learns about their struggles and triumphs. Meanwhile, the real criminal is discovered, and Harry is able to clear his name and return to the surface world. The novel explores themes of love, redemption, and the power of community. It also offers a unique glimpse into the world beneath one of London's most famous landmarks.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: 1437359566
• ISBN13: 9781437359565
• Release Date: December 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 348 Pages
• Weight: 1.03 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"