Hepplestall's (1922)

Hepplestall's is a novel written by Harold Brighouse and published in 1922. The book is set in the fictional town of Hepplestall and tells the story of the town's inhabitants, focusing on the struggles of the working-class families who live there. The novel is a social commentary on the economic and social conditions of the time, highlighting the poverty and hardship faced by many people in the early 20th century.The main character of the book is Joe Gowlan, a hard-working man who is struggling to make ends meet for his family. He works long hours in a factory and is constantly worried about being laid off. His wife, Ada, is also struggling to make ends meet, and the couple's children are forced to go without basic necessities.As the story unfolds, the reader is introduced to a cast of characters who are all dealing with their own struggles. There is the wealthy factory owner, Mr. Hepplestall, who is more concerned with profits than the welfare of his workers. There is also the local doctor, who is frustrated by the lack of resources available to him to help his patients.Despite the bleakness of the story, there are moments of hope and humanity throughout the book. The characters are depicted as resilient and determined, even in the face of adversity. The novel is a powerful reminder of the struggles faced by working-class families in the early 20th century and the importance of compassion and empathy in our society.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.