The Lowther Arcade by Felix Leigh
The Lowther Arcade is a novel by Felix Leigh that follows the story of a young man named Tom, who is struggling to make ends meet in the city of Manchester. Tom is a talented artist, but he is unable to find work in the city and is forced to take a job as a night watchman in the Lowther Arcade. As he works the night shift, Tom discovers a hidden world of secrets and mysteries that lurk beneath the surface of the arcade. He meets a variety of characters, from a mysterious old man to a beautiful young woman, and he soon finds himself embroiled in a dangerous game of cat and mouse. As he unravels the secrets of the arcade, Tom must confront his own demons and find a way to survive in a world of secrets and lies.
By Felix Leigh · First published 1883 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Romance, Mystery · 173 words
First lines
Tell me, rosy little boy,
Listen, little maiden, too, / Do you love a fine new toy? / Yes, you say, of course you do. / Then your thought to Mother tell, / And she'll take her little maid, / And her little boy as well, / To this wonderful Arcade.
Active apes that climb up sticks, / Swords and guns and trumpets bright, / Wooden horses, wooden bricks, / Big fat lambs with fleeces white, / Dolls that smile and dolls that cry, / Soldiers ready for parade, / All are here for you to buy, / In this wonderful Arcade.
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The Lowther Arcade is set in the early 20th century and follows the lives of the characters as they navigate the changing social and political landscape of the time.
- Romance — The Lowther Arcade follows the romantic relationships between the characters and how they are affected by the events of the time.
- Mystery — The Lowther Arcade contains a mystery element as the characters attempt to uncover the truth behind the events of the time.
- Drama — The Lowther Arcade is a dramatic story that follows the characters as they face difficult decisions and grapple with the consequences of their actions.
Tags
Children's Picture Books · Children's poetry · English · Juvenile poetry · London (England) · active · afraid · apes · arcade · boy · boys · bricks
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Felix Leigh
- Date: 1883 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Romance, Mystery, Drama
- Length: 173 words
- Structure: 1 section, 4 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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