The Swept Hearth (1922)

By Amory Hare

Book Overview

The Swept Hearth is a novel written by Amory Hare and was first published in 1922. The story is set in the English countryside and follows the life of a young woman named Elizabeth. Elizabeth is a hardworking and independent woman who lives with her mother and younger brother in a small village. She spends her days working on the farm and taking care of her family.One day, Elizabeth meets a young man named John who has just moved to the village. John is a wealthy and educated man who is immediately drawn to Elizabeth's beauty and strong character. Despite their different backgrounds and social status, the two fall in love and begin a secret relationship.As their relationship progresses, Elizabeth and John face several challenges and obstacles, including disapproval from their families and the social norms of their time. However, they are determined to be together and fight for their love.The Swept Hearth is a romantic and heartwarming story that explores themes of love, family, and societal expectations. It is a timeless classic that continues to captivate readers with its vivid descriptions of the English countryside and its characters' struggles and triumphs.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: 1120932661
• ISBN13: 9781120932662
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 82 Pages
• Weight: 0.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"