Publisher's Synopsis
Rachel Dene: A Tale Of The Deepdale Mills is a novel written by Robert Williams Buchanan and first published in 1895. The story is set in the fictional town of Deepdale Mills in the north of England during the mid-19th century. The main character, Rachel Dene, is a young woman who works in the mills as a weaver. She is determined to improve her life and the lives of her family members, who are struggling to make ends meet.Rachel's life takes a dramatic turn when she falls in love with a wealthy young man named Mark Ashworth. Despite their different backgrounds and social status, they begin a secret romance. However, Mark's father, a powerful mill owner, disapproves of their relationship and tries to break them apart.As Rachel and Mark's love grows stronger, they face numerous obstacles, including the disapproval of their families and the class divide between them. The novel explores themes of love, social class, and the struggle for economic and social advancement during the Industrial Revolution.Buchanan's writing style is characterized by vivid descriptions of the industrial landscape and the lives of the working-class people who inhabit it. He also portrays the struggles and sacrifices of those who seek to rise above their circumstances and achieve a better life.Overall, Rachel Dene: A Tale Of The Deepdale Mills is a compelling novel that offers a glimpse into the lives of working-class people during a time of great change in England's history. It is a story of love and determination that will resonate with readers today.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.
