The Moorland Cottage

The Moorland Cottage is a novella written by Elizabeth Gaskell, first published in 1850. The story takes place in the rural English countryside and follows the life of Maggie Browne, a young woman who lives with her widowed father in a small cottage on the moors. Maggie is a kind and hardworking girl, who takes care of her father and their home, while also working as a seamstress to earn some extra money.Maggie's life changes when she meets Edward Buxton, a wealthy landowner who is visiting the area. Edward is immediately drawn to Maggie's beauty and kind nature, and the two begin to fall in love. However, their relationship is complicated by the fact that Edward is engaged to another woman, and Maggie's social status is far below his.As their relationship develops, Maggie is faced with a difficult decision: should she continue to see Edward and risk being ostracized by society, or should she break things off and try to forget about him? Meanwhile, Maggie's father falls ill, and she must balance her love for Edward with her responsibilities to her family.The Moorland Cottage is a touching and poignant story about love, class differences, and the challenges of rural life in Victorian England. Gaskell's vivid descriptions of the moors and the surrounding countryside transport readers to another time and place, while her characters are relatable and sympathetic. The novella is a must-read for fans of classic English literature and those interested in the social and cultural history of the Victorian era.The accountant came; and he and Mr. Henry were deeply engaged in the office for several days. Mr. Buxton was bewildered by the questions they asked him. Mr. Henry examined him in the worrying way in which an unwilling witness is made to give evidence. Many a time and oft did he heartily wish he had gone on in the old course to the end of his life, instead of putting himself into an agent's hands; but he comforted himself by thinking that, at any rate, they would be convinced he had never allowed himself to be cheated or imposed upon, although he did not make any parade of exactitude.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.