Abington Abbey: A Novel by Archibald Marshall
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"Abington Abbey: A Novel" by Archibald Marshall is a fictional work written during the early 20th century. The story begins with the Grafton family as they explore the potential purchase of an idyllic country estate called Abington Abbey. With themes of family dynamics, social relationships, and the adjustments that come with moving from city life to a country setting, the characters, particularly the affable George Grafton and his daughters, present a picture
of an upper-middle-class family navigating their new surroundings. The opening portion establishes the Graftons' excitement about acquiring Abington Abbey and introduces their close-knit family life, characterized by warmth and affection. George, a banker, shares a moment with his daughter Caroline as they discuss the estate's impressive features, setting the tone for a new chapter in their lives. The narrative weaves through their preparations for the move, showcasing their thoughts about the transition and their hopes for a fulfilling life in the countryside. The expectations of new friendships with local families and the anticipation of new experiences enhance the sense of adventure that lies ahead for the Graftons in this promising new home. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Marshall, Archibald, 1866-1934 |
|---|---|
| Title | Abington Abbey: A Novel |
| Note | Sequel: The Graftons, #39587. |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Annie McGuire from scanned images of public domain material generously made available by the Google Books Library Project (books.google.com/) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 80.6 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Country life -- England -- Fiction |
| Subject | England -- Social life and customs -- Fiction |
| Subject | Families -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 35106 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-35106-3 |
| Release Date | Jan 29, 2011 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 525 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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