The Baron's Head (1884)

By Frances Vyvian

Book Overview

The Baron's Head is a novel written by Frances Vyvian and first published in 1884. The story is set in the English countryside and follows the lives of two families, the Leightons and the Mervyns. The Leightons are a wealthy family who own a large estate, while the Mervyns are struggling to make ends meet.The novel begins with the arrival of a new tenant on the Leighton estate, Mr. Richard Mervyn. He is a young man who has recently inherited a small fortune and is looking for a place to live. He is immediately drawn to the beautiful and intelligent Miss Leighton, but their relationship is complicated by their different social statuses.As the story unfolds, secrets are revealed and tensions rise between the two families. The Leightons are hiding a dark secret, which threatens to destroy their reputation and their relationship with the Mervyns. Meanwhile, Mr. Mervyn is struggling to keep his family afloat and is forced to make some difficult decisions.The Baron's Head is a compelling story of love, betrayal, and family drama. It offers a vivid portrayal of life in the English countryside during the late 19th century and explores themes of class, wealth, and social status. With its well-drawn characters and intricate plot, this novel is sure to captivate readers who enjoy historical fiction and romantic dramas.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: 1166984206
• ISBN13: 9781166984205
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 262 Pages
• Weight: 0.78 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"