The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby, Charles Dickens, 1st Ed. 1839

Nicholas Nickleby followed Pickwick Papers and Oliver Twist and was, like them, serialised in 19 parts - the last being a 'double episode' at the cost of two shillings. With Nickleby, Dickens can be said to have mastered his art; a vast array of characters, plot twists and cliff hangers typical of his work. With Nickleby too, Dickens changed and developed his story and his characters in response to reader feedback as writing and publication progressed.