Squire Arden V2 (1871)

Squire Arden V2 is a novel written by the British author Margaret Oliphant, who published under the pseudonym Mrs. Oliphant. The book was first published in 1871 and is the second volume of a two-part series. The story follows the life of Squire Arden, a wealthy landowner in rural England. The novel explores the themes of family, love, and social class in Victorian society. In this volume, the reader follows the Arden family as they navigate the challenges of their social status and relationships. The squire's son, Harry, is torn between his love for a woman from a lower social class and his duty to marry a woman of his own class. Meanwhile, the squire's daughter, Mab, struggles to find her place in society as an unmarried woman. The novel also delves into the lives of the Arden family's tenants and their relationships with the squire and each other. The reader sees the impact of social class on these relationships and the struggles of those who are not born into wealth and privilege. Overall, Squire Arden V2 is a compelling story that offers a glimpse into the complexities of Victorian society and the challenges faced by those who do not fit into its rigid social structure.In Three Volumes.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.