The Romance of a Back Street is a novel written by Frederick William Robinson and first published in 1878. The story is set in London in the mid-19th century and follows the life of a young woman named Mary Barfoot, who is forced to work in a dressmaker's shop after her father's death. Mary dreams of a better life and falls in love with a wealthy man named Henry Westlake, but their relationship is complicated by class differences and the disapproval of Henry's family. As Mary struggles to make a life for herself, she must also confront the challenges of poverty, social inequality, and the limitations placed on women in Victorian society. The novel is a poignant and realistic portrayal of life in working-class London during the Victorian era, and explores themes of love, class, and social justice.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.