In 1857 he fell in love with actress Ellen Ternan (1839-1914). She became his mistress, and in 1858 he divorced his wife to settle with Ternan. The relationship lasted until his death in 1870, though they never married. He kept this relationship ...
Reflect upon your present blessings, of which every man has many - not on your past misfortunes, of which of all men have some.
Liked to write about spartan London life.
Aquarius
Charles John Huffam Dickens
Portsmouth, Hampshire, England, UK
(age 58)
Gad's Hill, Rochester, Kent, England, UK