Throstlethwaite (1876)

Throstlethwaite is a novel written by Susan Morley and published in 1876. The story is set in the rural village of Throstlethwaite and follows the lives of its inhabitants, particularly the wealthy and influential family of the same name. The novel explores themes of love, class, and social expectations in Victorian England.The main character, Caroline Throstlethwaite, is a young woman who is torn between her duty to her family and her desire for independence and love. She is engaged to a wealthy and respectable man, but finds herself falling in love with a lower-class farmer. Caroline must navigate the expectations of her family and society while also following her heart.The novel also delves into the lives of other characters in the village, including the Throstlethwaite family members and their servants. Morley portrays the complexities of social class and the power dynamics that exist between those at the top and bottom of the social hierarchy.Overall, Throstlethwaite is a compelling portrait of Victorian England that explores the tensions between tradition and progress, duty and desire, and the individual and society.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.