Discover a lush, early Victorian tale of duty, desire, and the lure of the land. In Lewell Pastures, a man leaves city life to tend a remote estate, facing rough landscapes, stubborn helpers, and tangled loyalties. The setting blends rural work with social intrigue, drawing readers into a world where money reshapes fate and character is tested by hard work.
Spanning farms, family rivalries, and fragile relationships, the narrative follows a man who must balance independence with his responsibilities to those around him. As the land and its keepers challenge him, he searches for purpose beyond wealth, while the past and present pull him in opposite directions. The tone mixes wit with a keen eye for human folly, offering a portrait of ambition, resilience, and quiet romance against a rugged landscape.
Ideal for readers drawn to historical fiction with a strong sense of place and character-driven storytelling.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book offers an authentic glimpse into the life of a young man from a noble family, who, after leaving the army, decides to abandon the aristocratic lifestyle to live and work on a small farm that was left to him. However, he soon discovers that he is ill-prepared for the challenges of rural life and finds himself at odds with the locals and even nature itself. Through his amusing and often frustrating experiences, the author explores the themes of class, privilege, societal expectations, and the search for purpose and contentment. This charming and insightful book offers a thought-provoking and humorous look at the realities of rural life for the uninitiated, the nature of social expectations, and ultimately, the importance of finding one's place in the world. 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 9781527652743_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781527652743
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781527652743
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Vendeur : Buchpark, Trebbin, Allemagne
Etat : Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Seiten: 578 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar. N° de réf. du vendeur 29775414/2
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