Abbeychurch (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162651187)

Abbeychurch is a novel written by Charlotte M. Yonge, originally published in 1844. The story revolves around two families, the Maynards and the Wilmots, who are brought together when the Maynards move to the town of Abbeychurch. The novel explores themes of family, friendship, and love.The Maynard family consists of Mr. and Mrs. Maynard and their six children. They are a kind and loving family, but they struggle to adjust to their new surroundings. The Wilmots, on the other hand, are a wealthy family who have lived in Abbeychurch for generations. They are proud and haughty, and their behavior often causes conflict with the Maynards.As the story progresses, the two families become intertwined through a series of events. The Maynard children become friends with the Wilmot children, and they all attend the same church. The novel explores the different ways in which the families interact with each other, and how their relationships change over time.The novel also includes several subplots, including a romance between two of the Maynard children, and a tragic event that affects both families. Throughout the novel, the characters learn important lessons about forgiveness, humility, and the importance of family.Abbeychurch is a classic novel that has been praised for its realistic portrayal of family life in 19th century England. It is a heartwarming story that will appeal to readers of all ages.I do not know what the mass of mankind may be at Abbeychurch, ' said Anne, 'but I am sure the people whom we see oftenest at home, are such as I think it a privilege to know.' And she began to enumerate these friends.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

Author: Charlotte M. Yonge
ISBN-10: 1162651180
ISBN-13: 9781162651187
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 216
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.84lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.46d