Nicholas Nickleby
by Charles Dickens
“In a world ruled by cruelty, one man's courage is the only thing standing between his family and ruin.”
Left destitute and at the mercy of a ruthless uncle, Nicholas Nickleby must navigate the brutal realities of Victorian boarding schools and the eccentric world of the theater to protect those he loves. This sprawling adventure is a masterful blend of biting social satire and heart-pounding resilience against the forces of greed.
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