Cobwebs and Cables

Hesba Stretton (1832–1911), born Sarah Smith, was a preeminent English writer of children's fiction during the Victorian era with over 40 novels to her name. A primary feature of Stretton's literary method was her focus on realistic narratives, often highlighting the plights of the poor and underprivileged classes, a theme that resonated in the societal fabric of 19th-century England. 'Cobwebs and...