A Country Tragedy

By F Cameron Hall

Book Overview

A Country Tragedy is a novel written by F. Cameron Hall and originally published in 1898. The story is set in rural England and follows the lives of two families, the Copleys and the Baxters. The Copleys are a wealthy family who own a large estate, while the Baxters are poor farmers who work the land.The novel opens with the death of the Copley patriarch, leaving his son, Arthur, to take over the estate. Arthur is engaged to the beautiful and wealthy Lady Ethel, but he is secretly in love with the Baxters' daughter, Mary. Mary reciprocates Arthur's feelings, but their love is forbidden due to their class differences.As the novel progresses, tensions between the two families rise, and a tragic event occurs that changes the course of their lives forever. The novel explores themes of love, class, and the consequences of societal expectations.A Country Tragedy is a well-crafted novel that captures the essence of rural England in the late 19th century. The characters are complex and well-developed, and the plot is engaging and thought-provoking. Overall, it is a timeless tale of love and tragedy that still resonates with readers today.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: 1164178024
• ISBN13: 9781164178026
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 292 Pages
• Weight: 0.87 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"