Wells Herbert. Kipps - The story of a simple soul

Light hearted but faithful depiction of life in Folkestone, Hythe and Romney Marsh ( Kent )
in 1900 . Kipps , like H.G.Wells in real life , is apprenticed to a Draper. Is he able to make the
most of his opportunities and ascend from his working class origins to the refinement of
independent middle class society ? The novel inspired the " West End " ( London ) musical
" Half a Sixpence " starring Tommy Steele in the 1960s.Author: Wells H.G.
Title: " Kipps - The story of a simple soul "
Published 1905 p. 209