The Semi-Detached House (1860)

The Semi-Detached House is a novel written by Theresa Lewis and first published in 1860. The story revolves around the lives of two families who live in a semi-detached house in London. The first family is the Blakes, who are a middle-class family, while the second family is the Westlands, who are a wealthy aristocratic family. The novel explores the differences between the two families and how their lives intersect.The Blakes are a hardworking family who are struggling to maintain their middle-class status. They are constantly worried about money and their social standing. Mrs. Blake is a kind and caring woman who is always trying to do what is best for her family. Mr. Blake is a successful businessman who is often away on business trips.The Westlands, on the other hand, are a wealthy and privileged family who are used to living a life of luxury. Lady Westland is a proud and haughty woman who looks down on the Blakes. Sir Frederick Westland is a charming man who is always trying to impress others.The novel follows the lives of these two families as they navigate their way through the social and economic challenges of Victorian England. The story is filled with drama, romance, and social commentary. It explores themes such as class, wealth, and social status.Overall, The Semi-Detached House is a classic Victorian novel that provides a fascinating glimpse into the lives of people living in 19th century England. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Victorian literature or social history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.