Publisher's Synopsis
""The Patience of John Morland"" is a novel written by Mary Dillon and published in 1909. The story revolves around the titular character, John Morland, a kind and patient man who lives in a small English village. John is a widower and lives with his daughter, Mary, who is blind. Despite the challenges they face, John and Mary are content with their simple life.However, their peaceful existence is disrupted when a wealthy and arrogant man named Robert Goring moves into the village. Goring is determined to buy John's land and build a grand estate on it. John refuses to sell, but Goring is not one to take no for an answer.As Goring's harassment of John intensifies, John's patience is tested to its limits. However, he refuses to be bullied into selling his land and remains steadfast in his resolve. Along the way, John's kindness and patience inspire others in the village, and they rally around him in support.""The Patience of John Morland"" is a heartwarming tale of perseverance, kindness, and strength in the face of adversity. It is a testament to the power of patience and the importance of standing up for what is right.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.
