Thorley Weir (1913)

By E.F. Benson

Book Overview

Thorley Weir is a novel written by Edward Frederic Benson and published in 1913. The story is set in the fictional village of Thorley Weir, located on the banks of the River Thames in England. The plot revolves around a group of characters who are all connected in some way to the village and its surrounding areas.The main character is a young man named Leonard Anquetil, who inherits a large sum of money and decides to move to Thorley Weir. He becomes involved with the local community and falls in love with a young woman named Hilda Marsh. However, their relationship is complicated by the fact that Hilda is engaged to another man.Other characters in the novel include Hilda's fianc�����, a wealthy businessman named George Ambrose, and his sister, Lady Caroline. There is also a group of artists who live in the village and are depicted as being somewhat eccentric and bohemian.Throughout the novel, Benson explores themes of love, class, and social conventions. He also paints a vivid picture of life in a small English village at the turn of the 20th century.Overall, Thorley Weir is a charming and engaging novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era. It is a must-read for fans of classic English literature and anyone interested in the social history of the period.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: 1165689707
• ISBN13: 9781165689705
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 354 Pages
• Weight: 1.04 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"