{"product_id":"old-curiosity-shop","title":"The Old Curiosity Shop","description":"\u003cp\u003eDickens's Little Nell became one of his best-known heroines when The Old Curiosity Shop was first published in 1841. Virtuous and stoic, young Nell takes care of her grandfather in his gloomy shop until his gambling debts force the pair of them to flee London. They are hunted by the grotesque and villainous moneylender Quilp and Nell's own worthless brother, Fred, who wrongly believes that their grandfather has a hidden fortune. Through a kaleidoscopic collection of people and events, Nell and her grandfather eventually reach a safe refuge, although neither of them is destined to enjoy it for long.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Old Curiosity Shop\u003c\/i\u003e was an instant bestseller in its time and continues to captivate readers with its sharply drawn characters and heartfelt sentiment.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eABOUT THE SERIES: \u003c\/b\u003eThe \u003ci\u003eArcturus Classics\u003c\/i\u003e series brings together high-quality paperback editions of classics works, presented with contemporary graphic cover designs. Together they make a wonderful collection which is perfect for any home library.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57487871213941,"sku":"9781788882095","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781788882095.jpg?v=1786355093","url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/products\/old-curiosity-shop","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}