Publisher's Synopsis
The Fair Maid of Codrington is a novel written by Charlie Charlton and published in 1885. It tells the story of a young woman named Mary who is the daughter of a wealthy merchant. Mary falls in love with a poor but handsome man named John, who works as a laborer on her father's estate. Despite the objections of her father and the disapproval of society, Mary and John continue to see each other and eventually marry in secret.Their happiness is short-lived, however, as Mary's father discovers their marriage and disowns her. John is forced to leave the estate and find work elsewhere, while Mary is sent to live with her aunt in London. There, she becomes involved in the suffragette movement and fights for women's rights.Meanwhile, John struggles to make a living and eventually becomes involved in a dangerous smuggling ring. When Mary discovers his involvement, she risks everything to save him and clear his name. In the end, their love triumphs over adversity and they are reunited.The Fair Maid of Codrington is a tale of love, sacrifice, and social injustice in Victorian England. It explores themes of class, gender, and the struggle for equality, and offers a glimpse into the lives of women during this period. Overall, it is a compelling and emotional read that will leave readers rooting for Mary and John until the very end.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.
