Nicholas nickleby book review6/28/2023 ![]() ![]() This post will take Nicholas far from his family to distant Yorkshire, leaving his sister to the doubtful protection of their uncle. ![]() He seems to take delight in finding the worst position he can for young Nicholas, as assistant to Wackford Squeers, proprietor and headmaster of Dotheboys Hall school for boys. Though rich, Ralph is a cold, unfeeling man who sees no reason why he should be responsible for the welfare of his feckless brother's family. When young Nicholas Nickleby's father dies leaving him penniless, he, his mother and his sister, Kate, must throw themselves on the charity of their uncle, Ralph Nickleby. ![]() (and contains a few mildly spoilerish bits.) ![]()
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