Joan Seaton: A Story of Percival Dion in the Yorkshire Dales (1897)

""Joan Seaton: A Story of Percival Dion in the Yorkshire Dales"" is a novel written by Mary Beaumont and published in 1897. The story follows the life of Joan Seaton, a young woman who lives in the rural Yorkshire Dales. Joan falls in love with Percival Dion, a wealthy landowner who is engaged to another woman. Despite the social and economic differences between them, Joan and Percival begin a secret relationship. However, their love affair is threatened by the disapproval of their families and the expectations of society. The novel explores themes of love, class, and societal expectations in the context of rural England in the late 19th century. Through the character of Joan Seaton, the author provides a commentary on the limited opportunities available to women at the time and the challenges they faced in pursuing their own desires. Overall, ""Joan Seaton: A Story of Percival Dion in the Yorkshire Dales"" is a poignant and insightful portrayal of love and society in Victorian England.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.