Orley Farm: Classic Victorian England Novel (Annotated) - Couverture souple

Trollope, Anthony

Couverture souple

ISBN 13 : 9798361502943

Editeur : Independently published, 2022

Synopsis

Dive into the captivating world of Victorian England in Anthony Trollope's timeless masterpiece, Orley Farm.

When Lady Mason, an elegant woman entwined in a web of accusations and contested inheritances, finds herself on trial for fraud, the fate of a wealthy estate hangs in the balance.

Step into an era of opulence and intrigue, where the tranquility of domestic life conceals dark secrets and hidden desires. In this gripping tale, Trollope masterfully weaves a narrative that explores the complexities of family, wealth, and morality. As Lady Mason fights against the tides of accusation, you'll be drawn into a mesmerizing journey, filled with unexpected twists and profound revelations.

Discover why Orley Farm was not just a novel for Trollope, but his personal favorite. The story's authenticity is rooted in the very land it was inspired by—a real farm in Harrow, once owned by the Trollope family. This farm, immortalized in the pages of the book, later transformed into a school, carrying the legacy of the novel forward.

Prepare yourself for a literary adventure that spans generations, resonating with the echoes of the past. Experience the allure of Orley Farm, where fortunes are made and lost, and where the strength of character is tested against the unforgiving forces of society. Grab your copy and embark on a journey through time, where Trollope’s masterful prose will linger in your thoughts long after the final page.

Excerpt:

‘Orley Farm-house itself is somewhat more than a mile distant from the town of Hamworth, but the land runs in the direction of the town, not skirting the high road, but stretching behind the cottages which stand along the pathway; and it terminates in those two fields respecting which Mr. Dockwrath the attorney became so irrationally angry at the period of which we are now immediately about to treat. These fields lie on the steep slope of Hamworth Hill, and through them runs the public path from the hamlet of Roxeth up to Hamworth church; for, as all the world knows, Hamworth church stands high, and is a landmark to the world for miles and miles around.

Within a circuit of thirty miles from London no land lies more beautifully circumstanced with regard to scenery than the country about Hamworth; and its most perfect loveliness commences just beyond the slopes of Orley Farm. There is a little village called Coldharbour, consisting of some half-dozen cottages, situated immediately outside Lady Mason's gate,—and it may as well be stated here that this gate is but three hundred yards from the house, and is guarded by no lodge. This village stands at the foot of Cleeve Hill. The land hereabouts ceases to be fertile, and breaks away into heath and common ground. Round the foot of the hill there are extensive woods, all of which belong to Sir Peregrine Orme, the lord of the manor. Sir Peregrine is not a rich man, not rich, that is, it being borne in mind that he is a baronet, that he represented his county in parliament for three or four sessions, and that his ancestors have owned The Cleeve estate for the last four hundred years; but he is by general repute the greatest man in these parts. We may expect to hear more of him also as the story makes its way.’

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Independently published
• Date d'édition: 2022
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 13: 9798361502943
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 548
• Éditeur: Classics Ginger
• Coordonnées du fabricant: Printed by Amazon on behalf of the author; https://www.amazon.fr/hz/contact-us; ; c/o Amazon Media EU S.à.r.l., 38 Avenue John F. Kennedy; Luxembourg; L-1855; Luxembourg