Mistress Matchett's Mistake - Emma Marshall - Bog

Mistress Matchett's Mistake: A Very Old Story is a novel written by Emma Marshall in 1887. The book is set in the 17th century and follows the story of a young woman named Mistress Matchett, who lives in a small village in England. She is engaged to a wealthy man named Mr. Waring, but she is not in love with him. Instead, she falls in love with a poor farmer named John, who is kind and loving. Mistress Matchett's mother disapproves of her daughter's relationship with John and urges her to marry Mr. Waring. Mistress Matchett is torn between her duty to her family and her love for John. Eventually, she decides to follow her heart and marry John. However, her decision leads to a series of disastrous events that threaten to tear her family apart. The novel explores themes of love, duty, and the consequences of making choices that go against societal norms. It also provides a glimpse into the lives of people in rural England during the 17th century. The book is written in a simple and straightforward style, making it an easy read for fans of historical fiction. Overall, Mistress Matchett's Mistake: A Very Old Story is a timeless tale of love and sacrifice that will 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.