Pearl-Fishing; Choice Stories from Dickens' Household Words; Second Series

Pearl-Fishing: Choice Stories from Dickens’ Household Words Second Series by Charles Dickens is a collection of stories published in 1854. The book features tales like The Young Advocate and The Last of a Long Line exploring themes of tradition change and the decline of old aristocratic families. Through vivid character portrayals Dickens delves into societal shifts and personal challenges. The stories depict characters like Antoine de Chaulieu a struggling barrister and Sir Roger Rockville the last of his family line as they navigate career obstacles and adapt to modernity.