Wildmoor: A Novel (1875)

By Florence Burckett

Book Overview

Wildmoor is a novel written by Florence Burckett in 1875. The story is set in the English countryside and follows the lives of two families, the Wildes and the Moors. The Wildes are a wealthy family who own a large estate called Wildmoor, while the Moors are a poorer family who live on a neighboring farm.The novel explores the themes of love, family, and class differences. It centers around the romance between the youngest Wilde daughter, Edith, and the eldest Moor son, John. Their love is forbidden due to their social differences, and the novel follows their struggles to be together despite the disapproval of their families.As the story unfolds, secrets are revealed, and the characters are forced to confront their prejudices and biases. The novel also touches on issues such as gender roles, inheritance laws, and the changing landscape of rural England.Overall, Wildmoor is a classic Victorian novel that offers a glimpse into the lives of the English gentry and working class during the 19th century. It is a tale of love, sacrifice, and societal expectations that will appeal to fans of historical fiction and romance.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: 1167237005
• ISBN13: 9781167237003
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 468 Pages
• Weight: 1.37 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"