Riceyman Steps

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Set in post-World War I England, the narrative explores the life of Henry Earlforward, a frugal bookseller in Clerkenwell. His austere lifestyle serves as both a refuge and a confinement as he grapples with love, marriage, and the pressures of society. Arnold Bennett crafts a poignant tale that delves into human endurance and the complexities of everyday life, revealing the subtle tensions between personal desires and societal norms.