Abbotscourt (1920)

Abbotscourt is a novel written by John Ayscough and published in 1920. The story is set in the early 20th century and revolves around the lives of the residents of Abbotscourt, a small English village. The main character is Father Vincent, a Catholic priest who has been sent to Abbotscourt to take charge of the local parish. He is a kind and compassionate man who is loved by the villagers.The plot of the novel revolves around the various characters in the village and their interactions with each other. There are several subplots, including a love story between two of the villagers, a feud between two families, and the struggles of a young girl who is trying to find her place in the world.Throughout the novel, Ayscough explores themes of love, family, faith, and the complexities of human relationships. He also provides a vivid depiction of life in a small English village during the early 20th century, including the customs, traditions, and social hierarchies that were prevalent at the time.Overall, Abbotscourt is a charming and engaging novel that provides a fascinating glimpse into the lives of the people who lived in small English villages during the early 20th century.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.