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It had been a close and sultry day--one of the hottest of the dog-days--even out in the open country, where the dusky green leaves had never stirred upon their stems since the sunrise, and where the birds had found themselves too languid for any songs beyond a faint chirp now... Read Full Overview

Hesba Stretton was the pen name of Sarah Smith who was born on July 27th 1832 in Wellington, Shropshire, the younger daughter of bookseller, Benjamin Smith and his wife, Anne Bakewell Smith, a devout Methodist. Although she and her elder sister attended the Old Hall school in... Read Full Overview

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""Alone in London"" is a novel written by Hesba Stretton and published in 1869. The story follows the life of a young girl named Lucy, who is left alone in London after her father dies. She is taken in by a kind family, but struggles to adjust to her new life and the challenges... Read Full Overview

"Alone In London" from Hesba Stretton. English writer of children's books (1832-1911).

Alone in London is a novel written by Hesba Stretton and published in 1869. The book tells the story of a young girl named Hetty, who is left alone in London after her parents die. She is forced to fend for herself on the streets of the city, facing poverty, hunger, and danger... Read Full Overview

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Alone in London - Hesba Stretton

Being alone in London could be very scary and also very adventourus.

This is a beautiful and touching story about human kindness and love without any expectation of a reward

A truly quaint and endearing Christian... Read Full Overview

Alone in London

""Alone In London"" is a novel written by Hesba Stretton and published in 1869. The story follows the life of a young orphan girl named Ellen Montgomery who is left alone in the bustling city of London after the death of her mother. Ellen is forced to navigate the dangerous streets... Read Full Overview