With the assistance of the magical Mouldiwarp, Edred and Elfrida travel back in time to earlier periods of English history, searching for clues. Harding's Luck is a sequel to The House of Arden, a great favorite of Nesbit fans; it's a story of injustice, poverty, deformity, magic, romance, suspense, sacrifice, and triumph over adversity that comes to its point with a fateful twist. . . .
Harding's Luck by E. Nesbit, published in 1909, is a charming children's novel that centers around the adventures of a young boy named Harding. Harding is a poor, orphaned boy living in Victorian London, struggling with life in a workhouse. His life changes dramatically when he inherits a fortune from a distant relative, but this new wealth brings unexpected challenges. Harding, not accustomed to wealth, must navigate the complexities of his newfound social status and the people around him who are eager to exploit his good fortune.
The story explores themes of wealth, social class, and the innocence of childhood, with Nesbit using her trademark wit and humor to critique societal expectations and the pursuit of material gain. Harding’s journey is both a literal and metaphorical one, as he learns about the responsibilities that come with wealth and the importance of personal integrity over material success. With its focus on the importance of character and kindness, Harding's Luck is a delightful and thought-provoking novel that highlights E. Nesbit's skill in blending adventure with social commentary. The novel is a lighter read compared to some of her other works but retains her characteristic insight into human nature and society.
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