FREEThe History of Samuel Titmarsh and the Great Hoggarty Diamond
by Thackeray, William Makepeace, 1811-1863
"The History of Samuel Titmarsh and the Great Hoggarty Diamond" by Thackeray is a novel likely written in the mid-19th century. The story follows Samuel Titmarsh, a young clerk who is navigating life in London after receiving an extravagant diamond pin from his wealthy aunt, Mrs. Hoggarty. The diamond serves as a catalyst for various social excursions and misadventures as Samuel navigates his relationships with both aristocrats and fellow clerks, contrasting his humble beginnings with his newfound social standing. The opening of the novel sets the stage for Samuel's life, illuminating his close relationship with his wealthy aunt, who gifts him an ornate locket containing a valuable diamond. As he returns to London, Samuel is filled with hope and expectations of fortune and social elevation, dreaming of a handsome gift that might come his way. However, he is met with the humor and absurdity of his aunt’s actual present: an ornate locket meant to symbolize his connection to his uncle, rather than cash. This scenario underlines Samuel's mix of ambition and dissatisfaction as he engages with both the working-class life and the upper echelons of society, suggesting he is on the brink of a series of comical encounters tied to his diamond pin. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Automated conservative edition review 2026-10-20T07:03:27.717Z (historical-original-en-v2), Philippines scope. English historical author Thackeray, William Makepeace, died 1863; original-language author allowlist, matching sole EPUB/catalog creator, no credited contributors, no extra artwork, no flagged editorial/translation/copyright cues in isolated text. US public-domain source label and retained Gutenberg license; EPUB CRC passed. This is rule-based screening, not a worldwide rights opinion or a claim of manual review. Source: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1933; Philippine term reference https://www.ipophil.gov.ph/copyright/. EPUB SHA256 17b628448606c3274db4b82fce2eaf9b07ff7eb969dca4d38b00aa54ea22a4b2; RDF SHA256 42bb74d629c393309fd37ed2b5d1761257bdc4e111cfa63c4e8783d56ba11cad.
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