The Great Hoggarty Diamond

The Great Hoggarty Diamond is a novel written by William Makepeace Thackeray. The story is set in the mid-19th century and follows the life of a wealthy and eccentric gentleman named Joseph Hoggarty. Hoggarty is obsessed with his family's prized possession, a large diamond that has been passed down through generations. He is determined to keep the diamond in the family and goes to great lengths to ensure its safety.The novel is a satirical commentary on the values and social norms of Victorian society. Thackeray uses Hoggarty's obsession with the diamond to criticize the materialism and greed of the upper class. He also explores themes of love, marriage, and family dynamics through the relationships between Hoggarty and his wife, daughter, and son-in-law.The Great Hoggarty Diamond is a witty and entertaining novel that showcases Thackeray's talent for satire and social commentary. It is a must-read for fans of Victorian literature and those interested in the cultural and social history of the era.First we went into lodgings, --into three sets in three weeks. We quarrelled with the first landlady, because my aunt vowed that she cut a slice off the leg of mutton which was served for our dinner; from the second lodgings we went because aunt vowed the maid would steal the candles; from the third we went because Aunt Hoggarty came down to breakfast the morning after our arrival with her face shockingly swelled and bitten by....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