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Oldbury V2 (1874)

Oldbury V2 (1874)

Keary, Annie

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Literary CriticismFiction AnthologiesBritish History

ISBN10: 1164186450
ISBN13: 9781164186458
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 338
Weight: 1.00
Height: 0.70 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Oldbury V2 is a historical novel written by Annie Keary and published in 1874. It is the second volume of the Oldbury series, which follows the lives of a group of characters in the fictional town of Oldbury during the 17th century. The novel explores themes of family, love, loyalty, and social class.The story focuses on the relationships between the different characters, including the aristocratic family of the Oldbury estate, the local gentry, and the common people of the town. The main characters include Lady Hester, the matriarch of the Oldbury family, her son Sir Lionel, and her daughter Lady Betty. Other important characters include the town doctor, Dr. Miles, and his daughter, Rose, who becomes a close friend of Lady Betty.Throughout the novel, the characters navigate the complex social hierarchy of their time and struggle with issues of identity and belonging. Lady Betty, for example, is torn between her loyalty to her family and her growing affection for Dr. Miles, who comes from a lower social class. Meanwhile, Sir Lionel faces pressure to uphold the reputation of the Oldbury family and maintain their privileged status in society.Overall, Oldbury V2 is a richly detailed and engaging historical novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the lives of people in 17th century England. It is a must-read for fans of historical fiction and anyone interested in the social and cultural history of this period.In Two Volumes.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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