Under St. Paul's

Under St. Paul's: A Romance is a novel written by Richard Dowling and published in 1885. The story is set in London and revolves around the lives of two main characters, a young man named Frank Etheridge and a young woman named Edith Carleton. Frank is a struggling artist who lives in poverty and dreams of making it big in the art world. Edith, on the other hand, is a wealthy heiress who is engaged to a man she does not love.The two characters meet by chance in the underground tunnels beneath St. Paul's Cathedral, where Frank is working on a painting. They are immediately drawn to each other and begin a secret romance. However, their love is threatened by the social and economic differences between them, as well as by the disapproval of Edith's family and fianc�����.As the story unfolds, the reader is taken on a journey through the streets of Victorian London, from the slums of the East End to the grand mansions of the wealthy elite. Along the way, the characters face numerous obstacles and challenges, including betrayal, illness, and financial ruin.Under St. Paul's: A Romance is a classic tale of forbidden love, social class, and the struggle for artistic expression. It is a vivid portrait of Victorian London and a compelling story that explores the complexities of human relationships and the power of love to overcome adversity.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.