Oh Dear! What Can The Matter Be? A Tale Of Churchill Wakes (1883)

By Caroline Birley

Book Overview

""Oh Dear What Can The Matter Be? A Tale Of Churchill Wakes (1883)"" by Caroline Birley is a historical fiction novel set in the late 1800s in England. The story follows the lives of the people in the village of Churchill, particularly during the annual wake celebration. The wake is a time of festivities and merriment, but this year, things take a turn for the worse when a young woman is found dead in the river.As the investigation into the woman's death unfolds, secrets and scandals are uncovered, and the lives of the villagers are thrown into turmoil. The novel explores themes of class, gender, and power dynamics in a small community, as well as the impact of tragedy on individuals and society as a whole.Birley's writing is rich in detail and captures the atmosphere of the era, immersing the reader in the world of Churchill and its inhabitants. The characters are well-developed and complex, each with their own motivations and flaws. The plot is engaging and suspenseful, with twists and turns that keep the reader guessing until the very end.Overall, ""Oh Dear What Can The Matter Be? A Tale Of Churchill Wakes (1883)"" is a captivating and thought-provoking novel that offers a glimpse into a bygone era and the human experience of love, loss, and redemption.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: 1120660890
• ISBN13: 9781120660893
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 62 Pages
• Weight: 0.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"