Silva’s novel shares many similarities with Les Standiford’s novel about Charles Dickens, which is titled The Man Who Invented Christmas. Compare and contrast these two stories. Which one is more historically accurate, and why?

How does the inclusion of Eleanor Lovejoy and her son impact the story, and how does the presence of these characters influence Charles Dickens’s writing process? Use at least three examples from the text to support your analysis.

Charles Dickens’s and Eleanor Lovejoy’s attachment is implied to be romantic. Analyze at least three passages that support this implication.