Publisher's Synopsis
The Wood of the Brambles is a novel written by Frank James Mathew and was first published in 1896. The story is set in the rural countryside of England and follows the life of a young woman named Mary Grey. Mary is the daughter of a wealthy landowner and has grown up in a sheltered and privileged environment. However, she is restless and yearns for adventure and independence.One day, Mary meets a handsome and mysterious stranger named John Ashley, who is a wandering artist. John is unlike anyone Mary has ever met before and she is immediately drawn to him. They embark on a passionate and tumultuous love affair, which is complicated by John's past and his reluctance to reveal his true identity.As their relationship deepens, Mary discovers that John is not who he seems and is forced to confront her own prejudices and preconceptions. The Wood of the Brambles is a story about love, identity, and the struggle for self-discovery. It is a beautifully written and engaging novel that captures the essence of life in rural England at the turn of the 20th 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.
