In The West Country (1885)

In The West Country is a novel written by May Crommelin and published in 1885. The story is set in the rural countryside of England's West Country and follows the lives of two sisters, Mary and Dolly, who live in a small village with their father. Mary is the elder sister and is described as being practical and level-headed, while Dolly is more impulsive and prone to flights of fancy.The novel explores themes of love, family, and social class as the sisters navigate their way through the challenges of life in the late 19th century. Mary falls in love with a wealthy landowner, but their relationship is complicated by their different social backgrounds and the disapproval of their families. Meanwhile, Dolly becomes involved with a charming but unreliable artist who leads her down a dangerous path.Throughout the novel, Crommelin vividly portrays the beauty of the West Country landscape and the traditions and customs of its inhabitants. She also offers a critique of the rigid class system of Victorian England and the limitations it placed on individuals' choices and opportunities.In The West Country is a compelling and engaging read that offers a fascinating glimpse into the social and cultural landscape of 19th-century England.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.