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Walford is a novel written by Ellen Olney Kirk, first published in 1883. The story is set in the fictional village of Walford, located in the English countryside. The novel follows the lives of several characters, including the wealthy and influential Walford family, their neighbors, and the village's working-class residents.The Walford family is headed by the patriarch, Sir William Walford, who is a respected member of the community. His wife, Lady Walford, is a socialite who is obsessed with maintaining her family's status and reputation. Their children, Arthur and Gertrude, are both struggling with personal issues that threaten to disrupt their privileged lives.The novel also focuses on the relationships between the Walford family and their neighbors. The village doctor, Dr. Maynard, is a close friend of the family and is often called upon to attend to their medical needs. The village schoolteacher, Miss Dale, is a kind and compassionate woman who becomes a confidante to several of the characters.As the story unfolds, secrets are revealed, scandals arise, and the characters are forced to confront their own flaws and weaknesses. Walford explores themes of class, social status, love, and betrayal, and provides a fascinating glimpse into the lives of the English aristocracy and the working-class villagers who serve them.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.
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