Benjamin Farjeon
Benjamin Farjeon's novel A Secret Inheritance is a coming-of-age story of sorts. For as long as he can remember, money — or more accurately, the lack thereof — has been an issue of disproportionate significance in Gabriel's life. But in the aftermath of a series of family tragedies, his financial situation changes dramatically. Will he be able to adjust to this new reality without losing himself in the process?
This entertaining novel from Benjamin Farjeon deftly combines elements of Victorian supernatural fiction, light humor, and satire of British middle-class pretensions. The mad dash to secure respectable real estate leads to unintended consequences for one London couple.
One of British author Benjamin Farjeon's most popular and critically acclaimed works, Great Porter Square is a beguiling mystery that unfolds on a sprawling scale which calls to mind the work of other Victorian novelists such as Charles Dickens. Packed with plot twists that are revealed at a leisurely piece, it is an immersive reading experience that you won't soon forget.
This riveting mystery from Benjamin Farjeon features a unique protagonist: a 12-year-old girl named Gracie Death. When her father suddenly disappears, many of the household responsibilities fall on the shoulders of the plucky but ill Gracie as the family struggles to make ends meet. Will she ever find out what happened to her dad?
Benjamin Farjeon was an Anglo-Jewish writer known for his staggering literary output. He produced dozens of lengthy novels over the course of his career, as well as plays, stories, and essays. The novel Miser Farebrother is a thoroughly entertaining account of a brazen beggar who takes up residence in a stately country manor and lives there rent-free for years.
Born in England to Orthodox Jewish parents, Benjamin Farjeon rejected his strict religious upbringing and decamped for Australia as a young man. Grif: A Story of Australian Life, one of Farjeon's most popular novels and a runaway bestseller in its day, draws heavily upon his own experiences of coming to the country and making his way in a wholly unfamiliar culture.
Benjamin Farjeon's engrossing novel The House of the White Shadows centers around a sensational murder trial that has captured the imagination of all of Geneva. One of the attorneys involved in the case finds himself embroiled in a tumultuous situation of his own.
Born in England to parents who were Orthodox Jews, author Benjamin Farjeon bridled under the austere demands of that tradition and ultimately emigrated to Australia. Although he rejected orthodoxy, Farjeon was deeply interested in Jewish culture and the way that it shapes the worldviews of believers. He addresses these issues directly in Aaron the Jew, which follows the life of upstanding protagonist Aaron Cohen.
Immerse yourself in the midst of working-class Victorian London with Benjamin Farjeon's charming and ambitious novel London's Heart. Populated by a cast of unforgettably quirky characters and conflicts ranging from the quotidian to the existential, it's a true slice of life that will remain on your mind long after you've read the last page.
Young lovebirds Kingsley and Nansie want nothing more than to be together forever, but Nansie's father does not approve of the match. Though he feels he is only looking out for his beloved daughter's best interests, his refusal sets off a chain reaction that quickly spirals out of control.