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It May Be True (Hardcover)
Mrs. Henry Wood; Contributions by Mint Editions
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Surrounded by mountains, valleys, and forests, Ashliegh, England is
a picturesque village, and seemingly the perfect place to live.
However, still mourning the death of her father and navigating the
sometimes-suffocating love of her mother, Amy Neville longs for a
change of scenery. After being encouraged and supported by a family
friend, Mrs. Elrington, Amy is finally given an opportunity to grow
when she is offered a governess position for a family in another
village. When she is finally able to convince her mother to allow
her to move away, Amy is excited and nervous to start her journey
into her professional life. However, the Linchmore family is hardly
inclined to make anything easier for her. Tasked with caring for
and educating children that want nothing to do with her, Amy
struggles to be a positive influence in the children’s life.
Meanwhile, Amy must attempt to keep the peace between she and Mrs.
Linchmore after getting caught in the middle of drama nearly a
decade in the making between Mrs. Linchmore and Mrs. Elrington.
First published in 1865, It May Be True by Mrs. Henry Wood is an
obscure and sentimental work of historical fiction filled with
secret and drama. Featuring stunning detail of characters, customs,
and settings, Wood portrays an intimate perspective of the culture
and social norms of the class division in 19th century England.
This edition of It May Be True by Mrs. Henry Wood now features a
striking new cover design and is printed in a font that is both
modern and readable. With these accommodations, this edition of It
May Be True crafts an accessible and pleasant reading experience
for modern audiences while restoring the original sentiment and
drama of Mrs. Henry Wood’s work.
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Edina - A Novel (Paperback)
Mrs. Henry Wood; Contributions by Mint Editions
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When superstition plagues a small village, the workers go on a
strike, leaving time for reflection. What started as a normal day
in the dreary mining town of Trennach quickly spirals into disarray
after the sound of the Seven Whistlers is heard, warning of
impending doom. The Seven Whistlers are harbingers of death, said
to be the spirits of fishermen and miners killed by accidents
related to their trade. According to the legend, an unmistakable
bird's cry can be heard right before a tragedy or death, alerting
those nearby. After a miner in Trennach is pierced by this sound,
he warns his fellow workers, who band together and refuse to go in
the mines to work. However, not everyone in the small town is so
inclined to believe in legends, or the word of just one man. Set in
the 19th century, Edina: A Novel by Mrs. Henry Wood is a dramatic
sensation novel first published nearly one-hundred and fifty years
ago in 1876. With vivid description of the setting and intimate
portraits of the town's occupants, including a sickly bookstore
owner, a talented doctor, superstitious miners, and more, Edina: A
Novel provides modern audiences with an intricate perspective of
the Victorian working class and their motivations. With timeless
themes of morality, class, and the supernatural, Edina: A Novel is
both compelling and insightful. This edition of Edina: A Novel by
Mrs. Henry Wood now features a striking new cover design and is
printed in a font that is both modern and readable. With these
accommodations, this edition of Edina: A Novel crafts an accessible
and pleasant reading experience for modern audiences while
restoring the original sentiment and drama of Mrs. Henry Wood's
work.
Though Charles rarely finds himself in the sticky situations many
of his friends do, he is happy to listen, sympathize, and offer
advice. Known for being charming and morally upright, Charles
enjoys his reputation of strong values, because of the turbulent
adolescence he experienced which led to the adoption of these
beliefs. As a child, Charles was forced to give up special
occasions, such as birthday parties, to accommodate his sick
mother. Finding solace in faith as she succumbed to her illness,
Charles' mother did her best to impart her ideals on her young son.
After her passing, Charles was raised by his father and Leah, a
loyal worker employed by the family. As he grows, Charles struggles
to adjust to the constant changes in his life. From losing his
mother, growing older, and accepting his father's new marriage,
Charles must hold tight to the values passed on to him from his
family and community, careful not to lose them in the chaotic
journey of becoming an adult. Featuring themes of friendship,
family, and morality, The Story of Charles Strange by Mrs. Henry
Wood follows the life of an idealistic man. With perfect prose and
intimate detail, readers are allowed to accompany Charles as he
comes of age, overcoming tragedy and adversity. First published in
the late 19th century, The Story of Charles Strange continues to
fascinate and delight audiences with its insight on the culture and
customs of the time, as well as its lovely storyline. This edition
of The Story of Charles Strange by Mrs. Henry Wood now features a
new, eye-catching cover design and is printed in a font that is
both modern and readable. With these accommodations, this edition
of The Story of Charles Strange crafts an accessible and pleasant
reading experience for modern audiences while restoring the
original sentiment and drama of Mrs. Henry Wood's work.
Set in a unique and isolated community, The Master of the
Greylands: A Novel follows a small, private village by the sea and
its occupants. Owned by the Castlemaine family, the community is
old and quirky, with haunted ruins and gothic aesthetic. Despite
the seemingly dreary atmosphere, the people of the Greylands are
content and comfortable, until Peter Castlemaine, a leading member
of the Greylands' social scene, makes a grave financial mistake due
to his own flaws. Stuck in an undesirable position, Peter realizes
that his error could potentially harm the whole town. Hoping to
keep his situation a secret for as long as possible, Peter confers
with his closest friends, trying to find ways to delay the
inevitable. Though it never received the same amount of attention
of her other novels, The Master of the Greylands: A Novel by Mrs.
Henry Wood is among the prolific author's few gothic works.
Featuring a clever and compelling novel set in a unique setting
with life-like characters, The Master of the Greylands: A Novel
captivates its audience, engrossing them in the story of a man's
foolish mistake. Embellished with an intricate amount of detail,
Wood describes the community of the Greylands with vivid prose and
explores the characters of the Greylands with great care. First
published in 1872, The Master of the Greylands: A Novel remains to
memorize readers with the spirit of the obscure setting and
characters. This edition of The Master of the Greylands: A Novel by
Mrs. Henry Wood now features an eye-catching new cover design and
is printed in a font that is both modern and readable. With these
accommodations, this edition of The Master of the Greylands: A
Novel creates an accessible and pleasant reading experience for
modern audiences while restoring the original mastery and drama of
Mrs. Henry Wood's work.
The Godolphin family runs a small-town bank, keeping the business
in the family and earning them an enviable reputation. However,
after the patriarch of the Godolphin passes away, he bequeaths the
bank to his two sons, Thomas and George. Nearly polar opposites,
the bank is the only thing that the brothers share. Thomas is
pious, honest, and serious, haunted by the untimely death of his
fiance. George is dapper, fun, and irresponsible. Though he has a
wife, Mary, George spends most of his time with a woman named
Charlotte. While Thomas sees the bank as an inherited
responsibility, and is eager to uphold the family legacy, George
views their inheritance as an opportunity. Despite Thomas's best
efforts, George's gambling addiction threatens their business. As
his debts begin to overwhelm the careless man, George becomes
tempted to commit shameful crimes. Headed for social ruin, George
sows seeds of trouble, consequently dragging the rest of his family
down with him. Hailed as one of the author's most beloved works,
The Shadow of Ashlydyat by Mrs. Henry Wood is a dramatic
masterpiece. With themes of family, morality, and class, The Shadow
of Ashlydyat is as thought-provoking as it is compelling. Featuring
complex, wonderfully-written characters, this Victorian drama
leaves its audience conflicted on who to root for, and allows
readers to invest in the personal dramas of the Godolphin family.
This edition of The Shadow of Ashlydyat by Mrs. Henry Wood now
features a striking new cover design and is printed in a font that
is both modern and readable. With these accommodations, this
edition of The Shadow of Ashlydyat crafts an accessible and
pleasant reading experience for modern audiences while restoring
the original sentiment and drama of Mrs. Henry Wood's work.
The Channings: A Story (1862) is a novel by Mrs. Henry Wood.
Written towards the beginning of her career as a leading English
novelist of the Victorian era, The Channings: A Story is a sweeping
exploration of religion, society, crime, and the bonds of
brotherhood. Blending several literary genres, including mystery,
Gothic, and romance, Wood’s novel is a masterful and
underappreciated work of fiction that remains essential nearly two
centuries after it was published. The novel opens with a church
service, an elaborate ceremony performed under the watchful eye of
the Reverend John Pye. Following a mediocre choir performance, Pye
enters the vestry to discover a commotion involving a prank played
on Bywater, whose surplice had been covered in ink by a devious,
unidentified culprit. Soon after, the reader is introduced to the
Channing brothers. Charley, the younger, is a bookish preteen who
undergoes extensive bullying and is referred to as “Miss
Channing” by the other boys. His brother, Tom, is a senior at
their school who wields his power over his brother while defending
him when the need arises. Wood’s novel follows these youths into
adulthood, tracing their growth into young men in a society
grounded in faith and perseverance. When one brother is accused of
a serious crime, the other—believing him to be guilty—takes his
place. Forced to reassess their relationship by the extent of his
sibling’s sacrifice, the other must find out who committed the
theft in order to free his savior and to restore the Channing
family reputation. The Channings: A Story is a powerful novel by an
author with a deep understanding of English society, the pressures
of boyhood, and the common values capable of holding loved ones
together. With a beautifully designed cover and professionally
typeset manuscript, this edition of Mrs. Henry Wood’s The
Channings: A Story is a classic work of English literature
reimagined for modern readers.
Set in a unique and isolated community, The Master of the
Greylands: A Novel follows a small, private village by the sea and
its occupants. Owned by the Castlemaine family, the community is
old and quirky, with haunted ruins and gothic aesthetic. Despite
the seemingly dreary atmosphere, the people of the Greylands are
content and comfortable, until Peter Castlemaine, a leading member
of the Greylands' social scene, makes a grave financial mistake due
to his own flaws. Stuck in an undesirable position, Peter realizes
that his error could potentially harm the whole town. Hoping to
keep his situation a secret for as long as possible, Peter confers
with his closest friends, trying to find ways to delay the
inevitable. Though it never received the same amount of attention
of her other novels, The Master of the Greylands: A Novel by Mrs.
Henry Wood is among the prolific author's few gothic works.
Featuring a clever and compelling novel set in a unique setting
with life-like characters, The Master of the Greylands: A Novel
captivates its audience, engrossing them in the story of a man's
foolish mistake. Embellished with an intricate amount of detail,
Wood describes the community of the Greylands with vivid prose and
explores the characters of the Greylands with great care. First
published in 1872, The Master of the Greylands: A Novel remains to
memorize readers with the spirit of the obscure setting and
characters. This edition of The Master of the Greylands: A Novel by
Mrs. Henry Wood now features an eye-catching new cover design and
is printed in a font that is both modern and readable. With these
accommodations, this edition of The Master of the Greylands: A
Novel creates an accessible and pleasant reading experience for
modern audiences while restoring the original mastery and drama of
Mrs. Henry Wood's work.
The Channings: A Story (1862) is a novel by Mrs. Henry Wood.
Written towards the beginning of her career as a leading English
novelist of the Victorian era, The Channings: A Story is a sweeping
exploration of religion, society, crime, and the bonds of
brotherhood. Blending several literary genres, including mystery,
Gothic, and romance, Wood's novel is a masterful and
underappreciated work of fiction that remains essential nearly two
centuries after it was published. The novel opens with a church
service, an elaborate ceremony performed under the watchful eye of
the Reverend John Pye. Following a mediocre choir performance, Pye
enters the vestry to discover a commotion involving a prank played
on Bywater, whose surplice had been covered in ink by a devious,
unidentified culprit. Soon after, the reader is introduced to the
Channing brothers. Charley, the younger, is a bookish preteen who
undergoes extensive bullying and is referred to as "Miss Channing"
by the other boys. His brother, Tom, is a senior at their school
who wields his power over his brother while defending him when the
need arises. Wood's novel follows these youths into adulthood,
tracing their growth into young men in a society grounded in faith
and perseverance. When one brother is accused of a serious crime,
the other-believing him to be guilty-takes his place. Forced to
reassess their relationship by the extent of his sibling's
sacrifice, the other must find out who committed the theft in order
to free his savior and to restore the Channing family reputation.
The Channings: A Story is a powerful novel by an author with a deep
understanding of English society, the pressures of boyhood, and the
common values capable of holding loved ones together. With a
beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript,
this edition of Mrs. Henry Wood's The Channings: A Story is a
classic work of English literature reimagined for modern readers.
After the unfortunate death of the Halliburton family patriarch,
Mrs. Halliburton is forced to support her children alone. Living in
a man-favoring society, Mrs. Halliburton struggles to find adequate
work that will not compromise her morals and still earn her a
decent pay. Having been the wife of a church cleric, Mrs.
Halliburton holds a natural and strong reverence for her religion.
As her family struggles through poverty, scandal, shame, and
grieve, Mrs. Halliburton feels that her faith is among the few
things that cannot be taken from her. However, as she allows her
religion to guide her, still barely able to provide for her three
children, her cousins, the Dares, hold much different standards.
Contrasted with her extended family, who live by a code of
convivence, Mrs. Halliburton holds her head high and she attempts
to redeem her family from their social ruin to achieve a
comfortable lifestyle once again. Inspired by some of Mrs. Henry
Wood’s own struggles, Mrs. Halliburton’s Troubles contains an
authentic and touching narrative of self-help and faith. Through
the portrayal of Mrs. Halliburton’s virtuous character and the
classic rags-to-riches storyline, Mrs. Halliburton’s Troubles
aims to be an inspirational lesson and promotes moral behavior and
faith. Though based in Victorian ideals, this message still holds
relevance for modern audiences, for both self-reflection and
insight into this historic period. With the detailed depiction of
the class system of Victorian England, and the transition between
them, Mrs. Halliburton’s Troubles provides a personal and
thorough perspective of the social order of the mid-to-late 19th
century. This edition of Mrs. Halliburton’s Troubles by Mrs.
Henry Wood now features an eye-catching new cover design and is
printed in a font that is both modern and readable. With these
accommodations, this edition of Mrs. Halliburton’s Troubles
creates an accessible and pleasant reading experience for modern
audiences while restoring the original mastery and drama of Mrs.
Henry Wood’s work.
After the unfortunate death of the Halliburton family patriarch,
Mrs. Halliburton is forced to support her children alone. Living in
a man-favoring society, Mrs. Halliburton struggles to find adequate
work that will not compromise her morals and still earn her a
decent pay. Having been the wife of a church cleric, Mrs.
Halliburton holds a natural and strong reverence for her religion.
As her family struggles through poverty, scandal, shame, and
grieve, Mrs. Halliburton feels that her faith is among the few
things that cannot be taken from her. However, as she allows her
religion to guide her, still barely able to provide for her three
children, her cousins, the Dares, hold much different standards.
Contrasted with her extended family, who live by a code of
convivence, Mrs. Halliburton holds her head high and she attempts
to redeem her family from their social ruin to achieve a
comfortable lifestyle once again. Inspired by some of Mrs. Henry
Wood's own struggles, Mrs. Halliburton's Troubles contains an
authentic and touching narrative of self-help and faith. Through
the portrayal of Mrs. Halliburton's virtuous character and the
classic rags-to-riches storyline, Mrs. Halliburton's Troubles aims
to be an inspirational lesson and promotes moral behavior and
faith. Though based in Victorian ideals, this message still holds
relevance for modern audiences, for both self-reflection and
insight into this historic period. With the detailed depiction of
the class system of Victorian England, and the transition between
them, Mrs. Halliburton's Troubles provides a personal and thorough
perspective of the social order of the mid-to-late 19th century.
This edition of Mrs. Halliburton's Troubles by Mrs. Henry Wood now
features an eye-catching new cover design and is printed in a font
that is both modern and readable. With these accommodations, this
edition of Mrs. Halliburton's Troubles creates an accessible and
pleasant reading experience for modern audiences while restoring
the original mastery and drama of Mrs. Henry Wood's work.
The Godolphin family runs a small-town bank, keeping the business
in the family and earning them an enviable reputation. However,
after the patriarch of the Godolphin passes away, he bequeaths the
bank to his two sons, Thomas and George. Nearly polar opposites,
the bank is the only thing that the brothers share. Thomas is
pious, honest, and serious, haunted by the untimely death of his
fiancé. George is dapper, fun, and irresponsible. Though he has a
wife, Mary, George spends most of his time with a woman named
Charlotte. While Thomas sees the bank as an inherited
responsibility, and is eager to uphold the family legacy, George
views their inheritance as an opportunity. Despite Thomas’s best
efforts, George’s gambling addiction threatens their business. As
his debts begin to overwhelm the careless man, George becomes
tempted to commit shameful crimes. Headed for social ruin, George
sows seeds of trouble, consequently dragging the rest of his family
down with him. Hailed as one of the author’s most beloved works,
The Shadow of Ashlydyat by Mrs. Henry Wood is a dramatic
masterpiece. With themes of family, morality, and class, The Shadow
of Ashlydyat is as thought-provoking as it is compelling. Featuring
complex, wonderfully-written characters, this Victorian drama
leaves its audience conflicted on who to root for, and allows
readers to invest in the personal dramas of the Godolphin family.
This edition of The Shadow of Ashlydyat by Mrs. Henry Wood now
features a striking new cover design and is printed in a font that
is both modern and readable. With these accommodations, this
edition of The Shadow of Ashlydyat crafts an accessible and
pleasant reading experience for modern audiences while restoring
the original sentiment and drama of Mrs. Henry Wood’s work.
Oswald Cray is so often praised for his strong values and nobility,
that it is easy for him to forget that he still has flaws. After a
nosy servant, who meddles in others' belongings, finds a letter he
deems to be suspicious, he presents false charges against Dr.
Davenal, a kind and patient man who previously held a sterling
reputation. Unaware that it was all a misunderstanding, Cray places
too much trust in his own suspicions and breaks off his engagement
with the doctor's daughter. As chaos ensues as broken hearts,
criminal activity and ruined reputations continue to feed the
drama, escalating an issue that could have been easily avoided.
Written by an internationally bestselling author, Mrs. Henry Wood,
Oswald Cray: A Novel is rarely found in print. Though lesser known
than her other novels, Oswald Cray: A Novel deserves recognition
for its elegant prose and amusing tone. Featuring complex
characters and impactful themes, this work of Victorian sensation
fiction is compelling and intricate, fueled by the relatable flaws
of the characters and their misfortunes. Decorated with detail of
specific aspects of culture, such as women's fashion, Oswald Cray:
A Novel allows modern readers an uncommon perspective on the
culture of social norms of Victorian England. Though first
published in 1864, Mrs. Henry Wood's Oswald Cray: A Novel remains
to feel fresh and relatable, while simultaneously allowing modern
readers to be immersed in this 19th century community. This edition
of Oswald Cray: A Novel by Mrs. Henry Wood now features an
eye-catching new cover design and is printed in a font that is both
modern and readable. With these accommodations, this edition of
Oswald Cray: A Novel creates an accessible and pleasant reading
experience for modern audiences while restoring the original
sentiment and drama of Mrs. Henry Wood's work.
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