The Village by the River by H. Louisa Bedford
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"The Village by the River" by H. Louisa Bedford is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story takes place in the village of Rudham, which is defined by the dynamics among its villagers following the death of their squire, Mr. Lessing. The narrative introduces central characters such as Paul Lessing, who unexpectedly inherits the estate, and the local blacksmith, Allison, who discusses the implications of this transition with fellow
villagers. The novel explores themes of social change, ownership, and community relationships, alongside the interactions that unfold as Paul navigates his new role in the village. At the start of the novel, the action kicks off with villagers discussing the grand funeral of their recently deceased squire, Mr. Lessing, and speculating about the new owner of the estate. Among the characters, blacksmith Allison leads the conversation, hinting at the arrival of Paul Lessing, who, unbeknownst to them at this stage, is both a relative of the old squire and a potential threat to their old ways through his differing views, possibly leaning towards socialism. Paul enters Rudham after returning from a trip abroad, only to discover the intricacies of village life and the expectations that accompany his new status as squire. Meanwhile, hints of budding relationships, such as that between Paul and the local rector, Mr. Curzon, are established against this backdrop of tension and change. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Bedford, H. Louisa |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Stacey, W. S. (Walter S.), 1846-1929 |
| Title | The Village by the River |
| Credits | Produced by Al Haines |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 80.1 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Villages -- England -- Fiction |
| Subject | England -- Social life and customs -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 20381 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-20381-2 |
| Release Date | Jan 16, 2007 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 564 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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