One Summer’s Day (1900)

One Summer's Day is a novel written by Henry V. Esmond and published in 1900. The story is set in the English countryside during the summer of 1899 and follows the lives of a group of people who are all connected in some way. The central character is a young woman named Mary, who is staying with her aunt and uncle for the summer. Mary is a talented artist and spends her days painting and exploring the countryside.As the summer progresses, Mary becomes involved in the lives of her aunt and uncle's neighbors, including a young couple who are struggling with their marriage, a wealthy widow who is searching for love, and a group of young men who are trying to make their mark in the world. Through these relationships, Mary learns about love, loss, and the complexities of human relationships.One Summer's Day is a beautifully written novel that captures the essence of a bygone era. Esmond's prose is lyrical and evocative, transporting the reader to a world of long summer days, picnics in the countryside, and genteel society. The characters are richly drawn and complex, each with their own hopes, fears, and desires. The novel explores themes of love, friendship, and the search for meaning in life, making it a timeless classic that will resonate with readers of all ages.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.