""The Poor Clerk And His Crooked Sixpence"" is a novel written by George Etell Sargent and published in 1883. The story follows the life of a young clerk named Tom, who struggles to make ends meet in Victorian-era London. Despite his hard work and dedication, Tom is constantly thwarted by his crooked landlord, who charges exorbitant rent and refuses to make necessary repairs to his dilapidated apartment. One day, Tom discovers a crooked sixpence on...