Publisher's Synopsis
Number One, Brighton Street: Or When We Assemble And Meet Together is a novel written by Catherine Mary Macsorley and first published in 1885. The story is set in the late 19th century and follows the lives of the residents of Brighton Street, a working-class neighborhood in London. The book explores themes of community, friendship, and social class as the characters navigate their daily lives and struggles.The main character of the novel is Mary, a young woman who lives with her mother and sister in a small house on Brighton Street. Mary is kind-hearted and compassionate, and she often takes on the role of mediator between her neighbors when conflicts arise. She is also deeply committed to her faith and spends much of her time volunteering at the local church.As the story unfolds, we meet a colorful cast of characters who live on Brighton Street, including a struggling artist, a widowed mother, and a group of rowdy young men. Through their interactions with one another, we see the ways in which their lives are intertwined and how they rely on each other for support.Despite the challenges they face, the residents of Brighton Street remain resilient and hopeful, and the novel ultimately celebrates the power of community and the importance of coming together in times of need. Number One, Brighton Street is a heartwarming and uplifting story that offers a glimpse into the lives of working-class Londoners in the late 19th century.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.
