The Charity Of Charles Dickens : Kessinger Publishing : 9781163175163 : 1163175161 : 10 Sep 2010 : ""The Charity of Charles Dickens: His Interest in the Home for Fallen Women and a History of the Strange Case of Caroline Maynard Thompson"" is a non-fiction book written by Edward F. Payne. The book explores the philanthropic efforts of the famous Victorian author, Charles Dickens, and his involvement with the Home for Fallen Women, a refuge for prostitutes and other women who had fallen on hard times. The author provides a detailed history of the Home and its founder, Angela Burdett-Coutts, as well as the various charitable organizations that Dickens supported throughout his life. The book also delves into the strange case of Caroline Maynard Thompson, a former inmate of the Home who was accused of stealing from Dickens. The author examines the evidence against Thompson and the controversial trial that followed, which ultimately led to her acquittal. Throughout the book, Payne paints a