Originally published in 1934, this book is a panoramic survey of popular Victorian literature, against which background have been planted nine central and representative figure - or "wallflowers". Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Hesperides Press are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork. Contents Include Christopher North William Maginn Ingoldsby Harrison Ainsworth John Forster Wilkie Collins Mrs Henry Wood Lorna Doone Ouida