In A Village (1898) is a novel written by John Affleck Bridges. The story is set in a small English village and follows the lives of various characters who reside there. The novel explores themes of love, betrayal, and social class.The main character of the novel is a young woman named Mary, who falls in love with a wealthy landowner named George. However, their relationship is complicated by the fact that George is already engaged to another woman. Mary must navigate her feelings for George while also dealing with the disapproval of her family and the judgment of the village community.Other characters in the novel include a scheming housekeeper, a struggling farmer, and a wealthy businessman who is determined to marry his daughter off to a member of the aristocracy. As the various storylines intersect, secrets are revealed and relationships are tested.Overall, In A Village is a compelling portrait of life in a small English community at the turn of the century. Bridges' writing is evocative and vivid, bringing the village and its inhabitants to life on the page. The novel is a timeless exploration of human nature and the complexities of relationships.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.