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This book is an acclaimed historical drama that offers a glimpse into the lives of the Mompesson family living in a remote Abbey in the 1850s. Their peaceful existence is disrupted upon the arrival of a railway engineer who falls in love with a young relative of the family. As new ideas collide with old traditions, the book delves into the complexities of progress, industrialization, and the changing social landscape of the time. Through the characters' struggle to reconcile their values with the demands of a rapidly evolving world, the author illuminates the timeless themes of love, loyalty, and the enduring legacy of the past.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is an acclaimed historical drama that offers a glimpse into the lives of the Mompesson family living in a remote Abbey in the 1850s. Their peaceful existence is disrupted upon the arrival of a railway engineer who falls in love with a young relative of the family. As new ideas collide with old traditions, the book delves into the complexities of progress, industrialization, and the changing social landscape of the time. Through the characters' struggle to reconcile their values with the demands of a rapidly evolving world, the author illuminates the timeless themes of love, loyalty, and the enduring legacy of the past. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780243440917_0
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