Standalone novel · 1841
The Old Curiosity Shop
Little Nell lives with her grandfather in his shop of curiosities in London. When he falls into debt to the grotesque moneylender Daniel Quilp, the two flee on foot across England.
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Book facts
- Author
- Charles Dickens
- Series
- Standalone
- Published
- 1841
- Setting
- Set in London
- Characters charted
- 2
- Chart confidence
- High
Who is in The Old Curiosity Shop
2 recurring or key characters from Charles Dickens’s chart. Introduces Little Nell and Daniel Quilp.
Lead 1
- Little NellFirst appearanceGirl who flees with her grandfather
Major 1
- Daniel QuilpFirst appearanceMalicious moneylender