The Dumpling

The Dumpling

Coulson Kernahan

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Editorial:
Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2008
Materia
Ficción moderna y contemporánea
ISBN:
9781437127461
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The Dumpling: A Detective Love Story Of A Great Labor Rising is a novel written by Coulson Kernahan and published in 1907. The story is set in London during a time of great labor unrest and follows the life of a young woman named Nellie, who is known as ''The Dumpling'' due to her plump figure. Nellie works in a factory and is a member of a union that is fighting for better working conditions and wages.The novel is a detective story that revolves around the murder of a union leader who was working to improve the lives of the workers. Nellie becomes involved in the investigation when she discovers evidence that could help solve the case. Along the way, she falls in love with a detective who is also working on the case.The Dumpling is a story of love, mystery, and social justice. It explores the struggles of working-class people during a time of great change and upheaval. The novel is a reflection of the political and social climate of the early 20th century and highlights the importance of fighting for workers’ rights. It is a compelling read that will appeal to anyone interested in history, social justice, and detective stories.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.

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