An Out-Of-The-Way Place - Esme Stuart - Bog

""An Out-Of-The-Way Place: A Story"" is a novel written by Esme Stuart and originally published in 1884. The story is set in a small, isolated village in England and follows the lives of its inhabitants, particularly the two main characters, a young girl named Edith and a gentleman named Mr. Alderney. Edith is an orphan who lives with her aunt and uncle in the village. She is a kind-hearted and intelligent girl who dreams of a better life, but feels trapped in her small town existence. Mr. Alderney is a wealthy man who comes to the village seeking solitude and a break from city life. He is initially aloof and distant, but as he gets to know Edith, he begins to open up and share his own struggles and desires. As the two characters become closer, they each begin to see the potential for a different kind of life beyond the village. However, they must navigate the social conventions and expectations of their time in order to pursue their dreams. Along the way, they encounter a cast of colorful characters, including a gossiping neighbor, a kind-hearted clergyman, and a mysterious stranger who brings danger to the village. ""An Out-Of-The-Way Place: A Story"" is a charming and engaging novel that explores themes of love, ambition, and the search for meaning in life. It offers a glimpse into the rural life of Victorian England and the struggles of those who dared to dream beyond the confines of their small towns.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.