Christie Johnstone

Charles Reade (1814–1884) was a renowned English novelist and dramatist, known for his commitment to realism and social criticism in Victorian literature. During his prolific career, he penned several novels, but one of his notable early works is 'Christie Johnstone,' published in 1853. The book is a vivid portrayal of Scottish life and character, imbued with Reade's hallmark use of accurate detai...