The Rector's Grandchildren (1857)

By Mary Thorp

Book Overview

The Rector's Grandchildren is a novel written by Mary Thorp and published in 1857. The story is set in a small English village and revolves around the lives of the rector, his daughter, and her children. The rector's daughter, Emily, is a young widow who has returned to her father's home with her two children, Edith and Harry. The novel explores their relationships with each other and the other inhabitants of the village, including the wealthy and influential Lady Caroline. As the story progresses, Emily faces challenges in raising her children and finding love again. Meanwhile, Lady Caroline schemes to control the village and manipulate those around her. The novel also touches on themes of class, religion, and morality. Overall, The Rector's Grandchildren is a charming and engaging story that offers a glimpse into the lives of a small English community in the 19th century.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: 1165076691
• ISBN13: 9781165076697
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 110 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"