Birch Dene is a novel written by William Westall and published in 1889. The story is set in the English countryside and follows the lives of the residents of Birch Dene, a small village. The main character is a young woman named Maud, who is the daughter of the local vicar. Maud is a kind and gentle person who is loved by everyone in the village. She is engaged to a man named Arthur, who is also well-liked in the community. However, their happiness is threatened by the arrival of a mysterious stranger named Mr. Lyster. Mr. Lyster is a wealthy man who has come to the village to purchase some land. He is charming and charismatic, but there is something about him that makes Maud uneasy. As the story unfolds, Maud and Arthur's relationship is put to the test as they try to uncover the truth about Mr. Lyster and his intentions. Birch Dene is a classic Victorian novel that explores themes of love, loyalty, and betrayal. It is a beautifully written story that captures the essence of life in a small English village in the late 19th century.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.