The Horkey (1882)

The Horkey is a novel written by Robert Bloomfield and published in 1882. The story takes place in a small English village where the annual harvest festival, known as the Horkey, is about to take place. The main character, Will Wimble, is a young farmer who is in love with a local girl named Nell. Will hopes to win Nell's heart by impressing her with his success at the festival, but he faces fierce competition from other suitors.As the day of the Horkey approaches, tensions rise in the village as everyone prepares for the festivities. The novel explores themes of love, competition, and tradition as Will and the other villagers come together to celebrate the harvest. Along the way, readers get a glimpse into rural life in 19th century England and the customs and traditions that were important to its people.Overall, The Horkey is a charming and engaging novel that offers a unique glimpse into a bygone era. With its vivid descriptions of the English countryside and its colorful cast of characters, this book is sure to delight readers who enjoy historical fiction and classic literature.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.