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The story revolves around the character of Harold Biffen, an impoverished and struggling writer who is deeply dedicated to his art but is barely making ends meet. He becomes infatuated with a woman named Eve Madeley, who comes from a more affluent background and is seeking meaning and purpose in her life. The novel explores their complex and evolving relationship, as well as the challenges they face due to their differing social and economic circumstances."Eve's Ransom" delves into themes of class, art, love, and social dynamics. It also explores the tensions between artistic ideals and the practical realities of life. Gissing was known for his insightful and often critical depictions of the social and economic struggles of the lower and middle classes in Victorian and Edwardian England, and this novel is no exception.While George Gissing's works are not as widely read today as those of some of his contemporaries, they are still valued for their portrayal of the social and economic conditions of the time, as well as their exploration of human relationships and the challenges of pursuing artistic passions in a society defined by class distinctions.