A Benedick In Arcady (1906)

By Halliwell Sutcliffe

Book Overview

A Benedick In Arcady is a novel written by Halliwell Sutcliffe and originally published in 1906. The story takes place in the fictional village of Arcady, located in the north of England. The main character is a middle-aged bachelor named John Moresby, who lives a comfortable life as a wealthy landowner. However, he is not content with his solitary existence and begins to yearn for companionship.When a young woman named Dora Arundel comes to Arcady to visit her uncle, Moresby is immediately drawn to her. Despite their age difference, he begins to court her, hoping to win her heart and marry her. However, Dora is already engaged to a young man named Guy Wentworth, and Moresby's pursuit of her causes tension between the two men.As the story unfolds, Moresby must come to terms with his own feelings and decide whether to continue pursuing Dora or to let her go. Along the way, he faces challenges and obstacles, including a mysterious stranger who seems to be following him and a series of misunderstandings that threaten to derail his plans.A Benedick In Arcady is a charming and engaging novel that explores themes of love, friendship, and the search for happiness. With its vivid descriptions of the English countryside and its memorable characters, it is a delightful read for fans of classic literature.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1436717442
• ISBN13: 9781436717441
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 360 Pages
• Weight: 1.06 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"