Publisher's Synopsis
Margery of Quether and Other Stories is a collection of short stories written by S. Baring-Gould and published in 1891. The book includes six stories, each with its own unique plot and characters. The title story, Margery of Quether, is a historical romance set in the 16th century and follows the story of a young woman who falls in love with a soldier. Other stories in the collection include The Fiddler of Carne, which tells the tale of a fiddler who is cursed by a witch, and The Broom-Squire, which follows the life of a broom-maker who is falsely accused of a crime. The stories in this collection are full of adventure, mystery, and romance, and provide a fascinating glimpse into life in rural England during the 19th century. Overall, Margery of Quether and Other Stories is a captivating collection of short stories that will delight readers with its vivid characters and engaging plots.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.