Charles Dickens: A People’s Person, by Michelle Cottam, is now available for loan at Islington Library Online Catalogue. The book is an invaluable contribution to Charles Dickens’ life and the literature he produced.

Charles Dickens: A People’s Person is a comprehensive and insightful biography of Charles Dickens, one of the most celebrated and influential writers of all time. It explores how his life experiences, social conscience, and historical context shaped his literary genius and legacy. It also reveals why he remains a beloved and relevant figure in our modern world. You can order the book here. 

Michelle Cottam is a historian and a tourist guide from London who has loved history since childhood. She wrote this book based on her scripts for her guided walks around the city.