The Wharf by the Docks - Warden, Florence
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Venture into the shadowy heart of London's docklands with Florence Warden's "The Wharf by the Docks," a compelling novel of romantic suspense and mystery. This meticulously prepared edition brings to life a classic tale woven with intricate social issues and the raw realities of working-class life. Immerse yourself in a world where secrets lurk beneath the surface, and love battles against the tide of circumstance. Warden expertly crafts a narrative that explores the complexities of human relationships against the backdrop of a vibrant and often unforgiving city. "The Wharf by the Docks" is a…mehr

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Venture into the shadowy heart of London's docklands with Florence Warden's "The Wharf by the Docks," a compelling novel of romantic suspense and mystery. This meticulously prepared edition brings to life a classic tale woven with intricate social issues and the raw realities of working-class life. Immerse yourself in a world where secrets lurk beneath the surface, and love battles against the tide of circumstance. Warden expertly crafts a narrative that explores the complexities of human relationships against the backdrop of a vibrant and often unforgiving city. "The Wharf by the Docks" is a captivating exploration of suspense and romance, a testament to the enduring power of classic fiction. Discover a story that resonates with timeless themes, offering a glimpse into a bygone era while gripping you with its intricate plot and compelling atmosphere. A must-read for those who appreciate literary fiction steeped in mystery and romantic intrigue. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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Florence Warden was an English actress and writer who published numerous novels under her stage name. Her real name was Florence Alice Price, and her marital name was Mrs G.E. James. Warden began her life as Florence Alice Price, the daughter of a stockbroker. She was born in Hanworth, Middlesex, and educated in both Brighton and France. In 1877, her debut novel, The Wolf at the Door, was published anonymously in Boston, Massachusetts. Warden worked as an actress between 1880 and 1885, and she also published stories and novels under her stage persona. In 1885, her mystery novel The House on the Marsh (1884) was adapted into a play in which she played the lead. Warden married an actor named George Edward James in 1887 in St Pancras. She continued to create novels, but she abandoned her acting profession. One of her sisters also became a writer, going by the name Gertrude Warden. Warden and her husband had two sons, Godfrey Warden James, born in St Pancras in 1888, and Rupert Warden, born in Ramsgate in 1893; and two daughters, Leslie Gertrude, born in London in 1890, and Olivia Mary, born in Ramsgate, Kent, in 1891. Warden's son, Godfrey Warden James (1888-1963), was educated at Oxford, qualified as a barrister, served as a schoolmaster and tutor, and as an Administrative Officer in Sierre Leone. He was also a novelist under the name Adam Broome.