The crossword solutions for the term NOVELIST CHARLES is READE. Charles Reade was an English novelist and dramatist of the 19th century. He is best known for his novel The Cloister and the Hearth, which was published in 1861. His other works include Hard Cash, A Terrible Temptation, and Put Yourself in His Place. Reade was a prolific writer and his works were widely read during his lifetime. He was also a social reformer and his works often addressed issues such as poverty, injustice, and the plight of the working class.