St. Philips (1871) is a historical fiction novel written by Miriam Coles Harris. The story is set in the mid-19th century in Birmingham, England, and follows the lives of the residents of St. Philips, a poor and overcrowded district in the city. The main character is a young woman named Dora, who is forced to leave her comfortable life in the countryside and move to St. Philips with her father after he loses his fortune.As Dora struggles to adjust...