The Next Door House (1893)

By Mrs. Molesworth

Book Overview

The Next Door House is a novel written by Mary Louisa Molesworth, also known as Mrs. Molesworth, and published in 1893. The story is set in a small English village and follows the lives of the residents of two neighboring houses: the ""big house"" and the ""little house."" The big house is owned by the wealthy and aloof Mrs. Gurrage, while the little house is occupied by the kind and friendly Miss Bertram and her niece, Cicely.The novel explores the stark contrast between the two households and the relationships that develop between their inhabitants. Miss Bertram and Cicely are initially intrigued by the mysterious Mrs. Gurrage and her reclusive ways, but as they get to know her better, they uncover a tragic past that has left her bitter and alone.As the story progresses, the characters are faced with a series of challenges and obstacles, including financial difficulties, family secrets, and romantic entanglements. Through it all, they learn to rely on each other and form unexpected bonds of friendship and love.The Next Door House is a charming and heartwarming tale of community, compassion, and the power of human connection. With its vivid descriptions of English village life and its memorable cast of characters, it is a timeless classic that continues to captivate readers over a century after its initial publication.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: 1166462455
• ISBN13: 9781166462451
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 260 Pages
• Weight: 0.78 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"