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I thoroughly enjoyed this collection of Dickens‘ writings from Europe in the 1840s - 1850s. A mix of letters & a couple of short stories, they display his usual lively writing & compassion. Characters & towns spring to life. A letter to E M Forster describes crossing to Chamonix & seeing Mt Blanc in vivid detail. My highlight was ‘The Italian Prisoner‘, a masterful, funny & moving short story (& true tale).

The wonderful @Sarah83 has sent me an incredible box of gifts for my birthday. As our birthdays are close together I am going to wait for her birthday before I open them all so we can celebrate together. I did open this little gem this morning and I am so happy! I love Dickens and very nearly bought this vintage Folio a few months back. Sarah really is my book twin! Thank you my dear friend! Xx