Southbooke (1880)

Southbooke is a novel written by Sutton Selwyn Scott and published in 1880. The story is set in the English countryside and follows the lives of the inhabitants of the small village of Southbooke. The main character is a young woman named Mary, who is struggling to come to terms with the death of her father and the subsequent financial difficulties faced by her family. As Mary tries to navigate her way through these challenges, she becomes involved in a love triangle with two men: the wealthy and charming Lord Charles and the kind and loyal farmer, John. Alongside Mary's story, the novel also explores the lives of other characters in the village, including the local doctor, the village schoolteacher, and various other residents.Throughout the book, Scott paints a vivid picture of rural life in Victorian England, with detailed descriptions of the landscape, architecture, and social customs of the time. The novel also touches on themes such as class, gender roles, and the importance of community.Overall, Southbooke is a charming and engaging novel that offers a glimpse into a bygone era and the lives of the people who lived during that time.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.