Publisher's Synopsis
""St. Austin's Lodge: Or Mr. Berkeley And His Nieces"" is a novel written by Agnes Giberne and published in 1885. The story revolves around Mr. Berkeley, a wealthy and kind-hearted man who lives with his two nieces, Edith and Alice. The three of them reside in a large and luxurious mansion called St. Austin's Lodge, which is located in the English countryside.The novel follows the lives of the three main characters as they navigate through various challenges and experiences. Edith and Alice are both young and beautiful, but they have very different personalities. Edith is kind-hearted and gentle, while Alice is more outgoing and adventurous. Mr. Berkeley is a father figure to the two girls and is always looking out for their best interests.As the story progresses, the characters face various challenges, including financial troubles, family conflicts, and romantic entanglements. They also encounter a number of interesting and colorful characters, including a mysterious stranger who arrives at St. Austin's Lodge and a group of gypsies who camp nearby.Throughout the novel, Giberne explores themes of family, love, and loyalty. She also provides vivid descriptions of the English countryside and the grandeur of St. Austin's Lodge. ""St. Austin's Lodge: Or Mr. Berkeley And His Nieces"" is a charming and engaging novel that will appeal to readers who enjoy historical fiction and classic literature.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.
