"Marriage well repaid the loving couple, Margaret and Luke. It doubled all their joys, and lightened all their sorrows."
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About Charles Reade
Charles Reade (1814-1884) was an English novelist and dramatist known for his social-themed works that aimed to expose social injustices. He often incorporated elements of melodrama and romance in his writings to appeal to a wide audience. Reade was a prolific writer and his best-known works include 'The Cloister and the Hearth' and 'It Is Never Too Late to Mend.' Apart from his successful literary career, Reade also had a background in law and worked as a lecturer and journalist.
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