The Channings: A Story (1862) is a novel by Mrs. Henry Wood.
Written towards the beginning of her career as a leading English
novelist of the Victorian era, The Channings: A Story is a sweeping
exploration of religion, society, crime, and the bonds of
brotherhood. Blending several literary genres, including mystery,
Gothic, and romance, Wood’s novel is a masterful and
underappreciated work of fiction that remains essential nearly two
centuries after it was published. The novel opens with a church
service, an elaborate ceremony performed under the watchful eye of
the Reverend John Pye. Following a mediocre choir performance, Pye
enters the vestry to discover a commotion involving a prank played
on Bywater, whose surplice had been covered in ink by a devious,
unidentified culprit. Soon after, the reader is introduced to the
Channing brothers. Charley, the younger, is a bookish preteen who
undergoes extensive bullying and is referred to as “Miss
Channing” by the other boys. His brother, Tom, is a senior at
their school who wields his power over his brother while defending
him when the need arises. Wood’s novel follows these youths into
adulthood, tracing their growth into young men in a society
grounded in faith and perseverance. When one brother is accused of
a serious crime, the other—believing him to be guilty—takes his
place. Forced to reassess their relationship by the extent of his
sibling’s sacrifice, the other must find out who committed the
theft in order to free his savior and to restore the Channing
family reputation. The Channings: A Story is a powerful novel by an
author with a deep understanding of English society, the pressures
of boyhood, and the common values capable of holding loved ones
together. With a beautifully designed cover and professionally
typeset manuscript, this edition of Mrs. Henry Wood’s The
Channings: A Story is a classic work of English literature
reimagined for modern readers.
General
Imprint: |
Graphic Arts Books
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Series: |
Mint Editions |
Release date: |
April 2023 |
Authors: |
Mrs. Henry Wood
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Contributors: |
Mint Editions
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Dimensions: |
203 x 127mm (L x W) |
Format: |
Hardcover
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Pages: |
512 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-5132-0783-4 |
Categories: |
Books
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LSN: |
1-5132-0783-0 |
Barcode: |
9781513207834 |
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