Harding’s Luck

Harding’s Luck, published in 1901, is the sequel to The House of Arden by E. Nesbit. The novel follows Dickie Harding, a disabled London boy who discovers he is part of a royal lineage and embarks on a magical time-traveling adventure. With the help of a fairy and his cousin Edred, Dickie explores England’s past and his own place in the world. Nesbit blends history, fantasy, and social commentary, championing resilience, kindness, and the transformative power of imagination in this richly layered children’s novel.