The Apple Of Discord (1864) - Charlotte Mary Yonge - Bog

The Apple of Discord is a novel written by Charlotte Mary Yonge in 1864. The story is set in a small English village called Stoneborough, where the lives of two families, the Wilmots and the Danvers, become intertwined. The Wilmots are a wealthy family, while the Danvers are struggling to make ends meet. The novel explores the themes of love, family, and social class.The story begins with the arrival of a new curate, Mr. Kendal, who becomes a close friend of the Wilmots. His presence in the village causes a stir among the ladies, including Miss Wilmot, who becomes infatuated with him. However, Mr. Kendal's heart belongs to Miss Danvers, a poor but beautiful girl who lives with her widowed mother.As the story unfolds, the Wilmots and the Danvers become embroiled in a bitter feud over a disputed piece of land. The feud leads to a series of misunderstandings and miscommunications, which ultimately result in tragedy.Throughout the novel, Yonge explores the complexities of human relationships and the impact of social class on people's lives. The Apple of Discord is a poignant and thought-provoking novel that delves into the human condition with sensitivity and insight.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.