A Lover's Quarrel V1: Or The County Ball is a novel written by Harriet Maria Gordon Smythies and first published in 1858. The story is set in the English countryside and revolves around the lives of a group of young people who attend a ball in the county. The main character, Lucy, is a beautiful and charming young woman who is courted by several suitors, including the wealthy and handsome Captain Fitzroy. However, Lucy's heart belongs to her childhood friend, Frank, who is poor but honorable. As the night progresses, tensions rise and a lover's quarrel ensues between Lucy and Frank, threatening to ruin their relationship. The novel explores themes of love, class, and societal expectations. It is a captivating and romantic tale that transports readers to a bygone era of English society.In Three Volumes.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.