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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The Lowther Arcade is listed on Textopian as a short story by Felix Leigh, dated 1883 CE.
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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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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