Publisher's Synopsis
The Feast of St. Friend: A Christmas Book is a novel written by Arnold Bennett. The story is set in the early 20th century in a small English town called Bursley. The book follows the lives of the Baines family, who are struggling to make ends meet during the Christmas season. The father, Josiah Baines, is a hard-working but stubborn man who refuses to accept help from his wealthy brother-in-law, Edward Critchlow. The mother, Sarah Baines, is a caring and loving woman who tries to keep the family together despite their financial difficulties.The story takes place over the course of several days leading up to Christmas, as the Baines family prepares for the holiday. They are joined by a group of friends and neighbors, who come together to celebrate the Feast of St. Friend, a local tradition that involves sharing food and gifts with those in need.As the festivities get underway, tensions rise between Josiah and Edward, who have a long-standing feud. However, as the night progresses, the two men begin to reconcile and find common ground. Meanwhile, Sarah and her daughter, Hilda, work tirelessly to prepare the feast and ensure that everyone has a good time.The Feast of St. Friend: A Christmas Book is a heartwarming tale of family, friendship, and the true meaning of Christmas. It is a timeless classic that continues to resonate with readers of all ages.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.
