The Dickens, Charles 1812-1870 creator text utu 1996 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Battle of Life" by Charles Dickens is a novella published in 1846. Two sisters, Grace and Marion, live contentedly with their widower father until romantic entanglements threaten their peaceful existence. When Marion vanishes on the day her betrothed returns to marry her, those left behind believe she has eloped with a libertine. Years later, the truth emerges about Marion's disappearance and her true motivations. This lesser-known Christmas tale explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the battles we face in everyday life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Battle_of_Life There is an improved edition of this title, eBook #40723 Release date is 1996-10-01 Transcribed from the 1867/68 Chapman and Hall_ Works of Charles Dickens_, _Volume_ 4, _Christmas Books_ by David Price Original publication data not identified England -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction Christmas stories, English PR Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/676 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/676 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133034.0 676