""Charles Reade: As I Knew Him"" is a biographical work by John Coleman that explores the life and career of the Victorian-era novelist Charles Reade. Through personal anecdotes and extensive research, Coleman paints a vivid portrait of Reade as a complex and multifaceted individual, highlighting his literary achievements as well as his personal struggles and eccentricities. The book delves into Reade's relationships with his contemporaries, including...