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A vivid portrait of a rural parish where reform ideals meet everyday life, loyalty, and rumor. In a late‑Victorian village, neighbors argue about power, property, and faith while personal secrets strain friendships and families. The story follows a circle of villagers as they navigate political passion, social change, and the quiet crises that shape their lives.
Through crowded greens, village rooms, and intimate conversations, the book explores how ideas of justice and community touch ordinary people. It blends social history with the intimate dramas of love, duty, and ambition, portraying a world where headline issues become personal tests.
- Character-driven scenes that illuminate village life and its hierarchies.
- Ardent debates about land, wages, and the balance between tradition and reform.
- Interwoven relationships that expose loyalties, betrayals, and quiet resilience.
- A richly textured setting that feels both historic and immediate.
Ideal for readers who enjoy immersive historical fiction about community, change, and human connection in a rural England.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This riveting novel delves into the lives of a small village community in the late 19th century, exploring the social and economic challenges they face. The author paints a vivid picture of the hardships endured by the working class, including poverty, overwork, and a lack of opportunities for advancement. Against this backdrop, a charismatic socialist speaker arrives, stirring unrest among the villagers and igniting a desire for change. However, a respected local landowner, Gabriel Bewglass, counters this rhetoric by advocating for practical improvements, such as the provision of allotments. The novel explores the complexities of class relations, the tensions between tradition and progress, and the human struggle for dignity and a better life. Ultimately, it offers a thought-provoking reflection on the importance of community and the power of individuals to shape their own destiny. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781332728534_0
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