St. Giles and St. James is a novel written by Douglas Jerrold. The book is set in the 19th century and follows the lives of two young men, Tom Blunt and Jack Adams, who are born and raised in the slums of St. Giles and St. James in London. Despite their different upbringings, Tom and Jack become close friends and navigate the challenges of poverty and social inequality together.As they grow older, Tom and Jack become involved in different professions...