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The Greatest Plague of Life: or, the Adventures of a Lady in Search of a Good Servant
The Greatest Plague of Life: or, the Adventures of a Lady in Search of a Good Servant
The Greatest Plague of Life: or, the Adventures of a Lady in Search of a Good Servant
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This funny tale, written by two brothers, Augustus and Henry Mayhew, tells the story of a wife who is seeking a housekeeper who can complete her charming life, already occupied by two beautiful daughters and a loving husband. Of note is the authors' unique decision to censor the name of certain characters, including the protagonist herself.
LanguageEnglish
PublisherDigiCat
Release dateJun 3, 2022
ISBN8596547056782
The Greatest Plague of Life: or, the Adventures of a Lady in Search of a Good Servant
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Henry Mayhew

Henry Mayhew (25 November 1812 – 25 July 1887) was a journalist, playwright and advocate of reform. He was one of the co-founders of the satirical magazine Punch in 1841, and was the magazine's joint-editor, with Mark Lemon, in its early days. He is also known for his work as a social researcher, publishing an extensive series of newspaper articles in the Morning Chronicle that was later compiled into the book series London Labour and the London Poor (1851), a groundbreaking and influential survey of the city's poor.

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