Priscilla Of The Good Intent: A Romance Of The Grey Fells (1909)

By Halliwell Sutcliffe

Book Overview

""Priscilla of the Good Intent: A Romance of the Grey Fells"" is a novel written by Halliwell Sutcliffe and published in 1909. The story is set in the Lake District in England and follows the life of Priscilla, a young and beautiful woman who lives in a small village called Good Intent. Priscilla is known for her kind heart and gentle nature, and she is loved by everyone in the village.The novel revolves around Priscilla's romantic relationships with two men, John Proudfoot and Richard Gurney. John is a farmer who lives in the village, and he is deeply in love with Priscilla. Richard is a wealthy man who comes to the village on a hunting trip and falls in love with Priscilla at first sight.As the story progresses, Priscilla must choose between the two men, and her decision has far-reaching consequences for herself and those around her. The novel explores themes of love, loyalty, and the conflict between social classes in early 20th century England.Sutcliffe's writing style is descriptive and evocative, painting a vivid picture of life in the Lake District at the turn of the century. The novel is a classic example of the romantic genre and has been praised for its timeless themes and engaging characters. ""Priscilla of the Good Intent"" is a must-read for anyone interested in classic English literature and romantic fiction.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: 1436885760
• ISBN13: 9781436885768
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 380 Pages
• Weight: 1.12 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"