In 'Christie Johnstone,' Charles Reade crafts a poignant narrative that intertwines love, ambition, and the harsh realities of life in 19th-century England. The novel follows the life of a young woman, Christie, who endeavors to escape her humble origins in the fishing community of St. Ives. Reade'Äôs evocative prose, characterized by vivid imagery and emotional depth, reflects his mastery of the ...