The Squire of Oakburn is a historical fiction novel written by Emily Foster and published in 1885. The story is set in rural England during the 18th century and follows the life of a young squire named Edward Lisle. Edward is the heir to the Oakburn estate, but he is also a reckless and impulsive young man who is more interested in living a carefree life than taking on the responsibilities of his position.Despite his flaws, Edward is a likable character who is well-liked by the people of Oakburn. He is kind-hearted and generous, and he has a talent for making people laugh. However, his carefree lifestyle is put to the test when he falls in love with a young woman named Alice, who is the daughter of a neighboring squire.Alice is everything that Edward is not: she is responsible, sensible, and serious-minded. She is also deeply in love with Edward, but she knows that he is not ready to settle down and take on the responsibilities of a squire. As their relationship develops, Edward begins to realize that he must change his ways if he wants to win Alice's heart and become the squire that Oakburn needs.The Squire of Oakburn is a charming and engaging novel that explores themes of love, responsibility, and redemption. It is a timeless story that will appeal to readers of all ages and backgrounds.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.