Heronford (1899)

By Samuel Robert Keightley

Book Overview

Heronford is a novel written by Samuel Robert Keightley and first published in 1899. The story is set in the fictional village of Heronford in the English countryside, and revolves around the lives of its inhabitants. The main character is a young woman named Mary, who has grown up in Heronford and is deeply connected to the village and its people.As the story unfolds, Mary finds herself caught up in a web of love, betrayal, and family secrets. She falls in love with a young man named Tom, but their relationship is threatened by the disapproval of Tom's mother and the arrival of a mysterious stranger in the village. Meanwhile, Mary's own family is struggling with their own secrets and conflicts, including her father's alcoholism and her mother's past relationship with a wealthy landowner.Heronford is a richly detailed portrayal of rural life in late 19th century England, with vivid descriptions of the landscape, the customs and traditions of the villagers, and the class tensions that underlie their interactions. Keightley's prose is elegant and evocative, and his characters are complex and nuanced. The novel offers a compelling portrait of a community in transition, as old ways of life give way to new opportunities and challenges.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: 1164188879
• ISBN13: 9781164188872
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 1.04 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"