This Man's Wife by George Manville Fenn
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"This Man's Wife" by George Manville Fenn is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around the Reverend Christie Bayle, a young curate, as he navigates his new life in the quaint town of King's Castor. Through his encounters with the townspeople, particularly with Millicent Luttrell, the daughter of the local doctor, the novel explores themes of love, ambition, and social dynamics within a close-knit community. The opening
of the novel introduces Christie Bayle as he observes an old gardener planting in Dr. Luttrell's garden. A chance meeting leads to a warm exchange between the curate and the gardener, highlighting Christie's youthful enthusiasm and desire to connect with the local people. As the plot unfolds, Christie is captivated by Millicent's beauty and intellect, which sets the stage for a developing relationship marked by both his insecurities and the social expectations of their respective positions in the town. The mix of humor and social commentary in the opening chapters establishes an engaging atmosphere, inviting readers to explore the intricacies of the characters' lives and relationships as they evolve in this charming setting. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Fenn, George Manville, 1831-1909 |
|---|---|
| Title | This Man's Wife |
| Credits | Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 81.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Married women -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 40676 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-40676-3 |
| Release Date | Sep 5, 2012 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 541 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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