Fancy Free (1901)

Fancy Free is a novel written by the British author Eden Phillpotts and first published in 1901. The book tells the story of a young woman named Fancy Quilter who lives in a small village in Devon, England. Fancy is a free-spirited and independent woman who is determined to live life on her own terms, despite the expectations of society.The novel follows Fancy's journey as she navigates the challenges of love, family, and social norms. She falls in love with a local farmer named Dick Pentreath, but their relationship is complicated by the disapproval of her family and the class differences between them. Fancy also struggles with her own conflicting desires, torn between her desire for freedom and her longing for a stable and secure life.As the story unfolds, Fancy must confront the consequences of her choices and the limitations of her own independence. She learns the importance of compromise and the value of community as she finds her place in the world.Fancy Free is a classic novel of early 20th century England that explores themes of love, class, and the struggle for personal freedom. It is a timeless story that continues to resonate with readers today.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.