Memory Corner (Classic Reprint)

Tom Gallon

ISBN 10: 0259028568 / ISBN 13: 9780259028567

Published by Forgotten Books, 2017

About this Item

Print on Demand. Experience a tale set in the early 20th century, nestled in the quaint, insular Little Place, Hampstead. This book charts the lives of the Misses Teakle and their young charge, Stella, from the day she enters their quiet world as a four-year-old orphan. Their little corner of society is disrupted by the return of Stella's childhood sweetheart, Jimmie Fielding, now a confident and worldly young man. The author explores the subtle shifts in dynamics between the characters, particularly the romantic entanglements that develop as Stella blossoms into a young lady. Woven into the narrative is a mystery surrounding Stella's true identity, discovered through a chance encounter, setting the characters on a quest to uncover her past. This book delves into themes of identity, familial bonds, longing for connection, and the ways in which our past shapes our present. It offers a sensitive and nuanced exploration of human relationships, capturing the essence of a forgotten era. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

Seller Inventory # 9780259028567_0

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Memory Corner (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0259028568
• ISBN 13: 9780259028567
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Childrens Fiction

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Synopsis

In a quiet Hampstead street, memory and mystery mingle among three old houses. This novel traces what happens when a child's future collides with long-held secrets.

In Memory Corner, the lives of two elderly sisters, Miss Dorcas and Miss Betsy Teakle, unfold against a backdrop of a close-knit community in Little Place. A shy, aspiring singer and a child’s arrival set the stage for a story about duty, devotion, and the fragile lines between past and present.

• A vivid portrait of a small, self-contained world where neighbors know each other by name
• Quiet romance, memory, and the way past choices shape present life
• Characters who face change with courage, humor, and a touch of melancholy
• A glimpse into early 20th‑century London life and social expectations

Ideal for readers who enjoy intimate character-driven fiction about memory, family, and the quiet twists of fate.