Publisher's Synopsis
The Maid of the Village: Or The Farmer�������s Daughter of the Woodlands is a novel written by Mrs. Kentish and published in 1835. The story is set in rural England and follows the life of a young woman named Lucy, the daughter of a farmer who lives in the woodlands. Lucy is a kind and virtuous woman who is loved by all who know her, including the wealthy squire of the village, Mr. Wilmot. However, Lucy is in love with a poor but honest young man named William, who works on her father's farm. Their love is tested when Mr. Wilmot tries to win Lucy's affections and when William is accused of a crime he did not commit. The novel explores themes of love, class, and justice, and paints a vivid picture of life in rural England in the early 19th century.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.
