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The Chimes: A Goblin Story - cover

The Chimes: A Goblin Story

Charles Dickens

Publisher: Sovereign

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Summary

One New Year's Eve, Trotty, a ticket-porter or casual messenger, is filled with gloom at the reports of crime and immorality in the newspapers, and wonders whether the working classes are simply wicked by nature. His daughter Meg and her long-time fiancé Richard arrive and announce their decision to marry next day.
Available since: 08/15/2013.

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