The story concerns Paul Dombey, the wealthy owner of the shipping company of the book\'s title, whose dream is to have a son to continue his business.
One day, M.
Dombey already has a six-year-old daughter Florence, but, bitter at her not having been the desired boy, he neglects her continually.
Richards (Toodle).
Louisa Chick, his sister, Dombey employs a wet nurse named Mrs.
Following the advice of Mrs.
The book begins when his son is born and Dombey\'s wife dies shortly after giving birth.
The story concerns Paul Dombey, the wealthy owner of the shipping company of the book\'s title, whose dream is to have a son to continue his business