Sheltern: A Novel (1868)

By Christopher Coningsby

Book Overview

Sheltern: A Novel is a historical fiction book written by Christopher Coningsby and originally published in 1868. The book is set in the mid-19th century and follows the story of a young woman named Mary, who is forced to leave her home in London and seek refuge in the countryside after her father's sudden death. Mary finds shelter in a small village called Sheltern, where she meets a group of people who are struggling to survive in the harsh conditions of rural life. She becomes involved in their lives and helps them to overcome their difficulties, while also facing her own challenges and personal demons. The book explores themes of love, loss, family, and the struggles of rural life during the Victorian era. It is a compelling and emotional story that offers a glimpse into the lives of ordinary people during a time of great social change.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: 1166987396
• ISBN13: 9781166987398
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 276 Pages
• Weight: 0.82 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"