The Privet Hedge (1922)

The Privet Hedge is a novel written by J. E. Buckrose and first published in 1922. The story is set in the English countryside and follows the lives of two families, the Carters and the Fentons. The Carters are a wealthy family who live in a grand house, while the Fentons are a poorer family who live in a small cottage nearby. The two families are brought together by the privet hedge that separates their properties.As the story unfolds, we see the two families become increasingly intertwined, with the Carters taking an interest in the Fentons and their struggles. The novel explores themes of class, wealth, and social status, as well as the relationships between family members and the dynamics of small communities.The characters in The Privet Hedge are well-drawn and complex, with each family member having their own motivations and desires. The novel is written in a gentle, understated style that captures the beauty of the English countryside and the rhythms of rural life. Despite being written almost a century ago, The Privet Hedge remains a charming and engaging read that will appeal to lovers of classic literature and fans of historical fiction.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.