The Woodleighs Of Amscote

By Mrs. Mortimer Collins and Percy Cotton

Book Overview

The Woodleighs Of Amscote is a novel written by Mrs. Mortimer Collins. The story revolves around the Woodleigh family, who live in the fictional village of Amscote. The patriarch of the family, Sir John Woodleigh, is a wealthy and respected member of the community, but his family life is far from perfect. His wife, Lady Woodleigh, is unhappy and discontented, and his children are all struggling with their own personal issues.The eldest son, Charles, is a talented artist who is torn between his passion for his art and his duty to his family. The second son, Harry, is a soldier who is haunted by his experiences in the Crimean War. The youngest daughter, Maud, is a spirited young woman who longs for adventure and excitement.As the story unfolds, the Woodleigh family must navigate a series of challenges and crises, including financial difficulties, romantic entanglements, and family secrets. Along the way, they must confront their own flaws and weaknesses, and learn to rely on each other in order to overcome their struggles.The Woodleighs Of Amscote is a compelling and engaging novel that explores themes of family, love, and duty. It offers a vivid and detailed portrait of life in Victorian England, and is sure to captivate readers with its rich characters and intricate plot.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: 1163272248
• ISBN13: 9781163272244
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 268 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"