Woodleigh V1 (1859)

Woodleigh V1 (1859) is a novel written by Frederick William Robinson. The story is set in the mid-nineteenth century and follows the lives of the Woodleigh family, who are the owners of the Woodleigh estate. The family consists of the father, mother, and their two children, a son and a daughter. The story takes place in the English countryside, and it explores the themes of love, family, and class.The novel begins with the arrival of a new governess, Miss Betsy Trotman, who is hired to teach the Woodleigh children. She quickly becomes a close friend of the family and is instrumental in helping them navigate the challenges they face. One of the main conflicts in the story is the tension between the Woodleigh family and the neighboring landowner, Sir John Ellesmere. Sir John is a wealthy man who is determined to acquire the Woodleigh estate, and he will stop at nothing to get it.As the story unfolds, we see the Woodleigh family struggle to maintain their position in society while also dealing with personal challenges. The son, George, falls in love with a woman who is below his social status, and the daughter, Mary, is courted by a man who is not accepted by her family. Meanwhile, the father, Mr. Woodleigh, is dealing with financial difficulties that threaten to ruin the family.Woodleigh V1 (1859) is a beautifully written novel that captures the essence of life in the English countryside during the mid-nineteenth century. The characters are well-developed, and the plot is engaging and full of twists and turns. This book is a must-read for anyone who enjoys historical fiction, romance, and family dramas.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.