A Maid In Arcady (1906)

By Ralph Henry Barbour and Ralph Henry 1870-1944 Barbour

Book Overview

A Maid In Arcady is a novel written by Ralph Henry Barbour in 1906. The story takes place in the fictional town of Arcady, which is a quiet and peaceful place. The main character, David Sands, is a young man who inherits a large sum of money from his uncle. He decides to leave his life in the city and move to Arcady to start a new life.David quickly becomes enamored with the town and its people, especially a young woman named Betty. Betty is a maid who works for the wealthy and influential family in town, the Vanes. David and Betty develop a close relationship, but their romance is complicated by the social class differences between them.As David becomes more involved in the town's affairs, he uncovers a web of secrets and scandals that threaten to tear Arcady apart. He must navigate these challenges while also trying to win Betty's heart.A Maid In Arcady is a charming and romantic novel that explores themes of love, class, and community. Barbour's vivid descriptions of the town and its inhabitants transport the reader to a simpler time and place. Overall, this book is a delightful read for anyone who enjoys classic romance novels.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: 1164536664
• ISBN13: 9781164536666
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 232 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"