In which Dickens novel does Stephen Blackpool appear?
Correct answer: Hard Times

luckycatfay
Sounds dismal

ccmomma
luckycatfay, all his books are dark

SQinfoNUTS
luckycatfay, indeed it does sound Bismol. But Dickens is so very readable. this is a good one to start with if you are unfamiliar with reading Dickens.