Cobwebs and Cables

In "Cobwebs and Cables," Hesba Stretton weaves a rich tapestry of urban life in 19th-century England, capturing the socio-economic contrasts and moral dilemmas of the period. This novel deftly employs a realist style, interlacing vivid descriptions with intricate character development, as it explores themes of industrialization, poverty, and the resilience of the human spirit. Stretton's narrative...