Birch Dene: A Novel (1889)
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ISBN10: 1164588524
ISBN13: 9781164588528
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 376
Weight: 1.11
Height: 0.78 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781164588528
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 376
Weight: 1.11
Height: 0.78 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Birch Dene is a novel written by William Westall and first published in 1889. The story is set in a small English village called Birch Dene, where the protagonist, a young artist named Geoffrey Clavering, moves in to work on his paintings. He meets and falls in love with a young woman named Maud Enderby, but their relationship is complicated by the fact that Maud is already engaged to another man.As Geoffrey spends more time in Birch Dene, he becomes increasingly drawn into the village's secrets and scandals. He discovers that the local squire, Sir Lionel Enderby, Maud's uncle, is involved in a shady business deal and is using his influence to manipulate the villagers. Geoffrey also learns that Maud's fianc�����, a wealthy businessman named Mr. Briscoe, is not the man he appears to be.As the story unfolds, Geoffrey must navigate the complex web of relationships and secrets in Birch Dene while trying to win Maud's heart. Along the way, he uncovers shocking truths about the village and its inhabitants, including a long-buried family feud and a tragic love affair.Birch Dene is a compelling tale of love, betrayal, and intrigue set against the backdrop of a small English village in the late 19th century. Westall's vivid descriptions of the countryside and the characters' inner lives make for a rich and immersive reading experience.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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