The Cricket on the Hearth

A wonderful tale from the master story teller himself, Dickens. Here is a simple man and his wife. With a guardian angel living on their Hearth disguised as Cricket. A story of possible betrayal, of love and loss, of one man’s love for his wife. A must read for all fans of Charles Dickens.

The Cricket on the Hearth by Charles Dickens, is a Classic Victorian Christmas Story, first published in the United Kingdom in 1845.

A Look Inside

“Caleb was no Sorcerer, but in the only magic art that still remains to us: the magic of devoted, deathless love:”

“The bird that can sing and won't sing, must be made to sing, they say,' grumbled Tackleton.”
― Charles Dickens, The Cricket on the Hearth

About the Book
The Cricket on the Hearth is the third of Dickens' five Christmas novels. It tells the story of carrier John Peerybingle, who lives with his young wife Dot, their nanny Tilly Slowboy, and their baby son. A cricket, perched on the hearth, is the family's guardian angel. One day, Peerybingle had an unexpected elderly guest stay with her for a few days.

A Stunning Reproduction
At Last Chance Publishing, we take every step possible to ensure the original integrity of this book has been upheld to its highest standard. This means that the texts in this story are unedited and unchanged from the original authors publication, preserving its earliest form for your indulgence. This title is one of the best spirit of Christmas books, of all time, words strung together with such romantic precision, a true British literature novel that you just do not see in the modern age. This title will make an excellent gift to the Dickens buff in your life or a fantastic addition to your current collection. We are ready to ship this book off to you today at lightning speed, so you will find yourself indulging in this title without delay.

Books Specifics
• The Original1845 Text
• Classic Christmas Literature

Annotated Content
• Historical Context
• Detailed 19th Historical bullet pointed context
• Original Illustrations

AUTHOR
Charles Dickens was a prominent British journalist, political commentator, author, and illustrator. Among the most influential and significant authors of the 19th century, he is highly regarded. At the age of 58, Dickens passed away at Gads Hill, near to Chatham, Kent, on June 9, 1870. He was born in Portsmouth, Hampshire, England, on February 7, 1812.