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In A Street, In A Lane is a novel written by N. W. Byng and originally published in 1908. The book is set in the early 20th century and follows the lives of several characters living in a small English town. The story revolves around the various relationships and conflicts that arise between the characters, including romantic entanglements, family dramas, and social hierarchies.The main character of the novel is a young woman named Mary, who is struggling to find her place in society and make a life for herself. She is torn between her love for a local doctor and her duty to her family, who are pressuring her to marry a wealthy businessman. As Mary navigates these conflicting emotions, she must also deal with the various intrigues and scandals that are unfolding around her.Other notable characters in the book include a wealthy landowner and his family, a group of working-class laborers, and a young woman who is struggling to escape from an abusive relationship. Through their interactions and experiences, the novel explores themes of class, gender, and power dynamics in early 20th century England.Overall, In A Street, In A Lane is a compelling and nuanced portrait of a small town and its inhabitants, offering a glimpse into the complexities of human relationships and societal structures during a time of great change and upheaval.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.
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In A Street, In A Lane is a novel written by N. W. Byng and originally published in 1908. The book is set in the early 20th century and follows the lives of several characters living in a small English town. The story revolves around the various relationships and conflicts that arise between the characters, including romantic entanglements, family dramas, and social hierarchies.The main character of the novel is a young woman named Mary, who is struggling to find her place in society and make a life for herself. She is torn between her love for a local doctor and her duty to her family, who are pressuring her to marry a wealthy businessman. As Mary navigates these conflicting emotions, she must also deal with the various intrigues and scandals that are unfolding around her.Other notable characters in the book include a wealthy landowner and his family, a group of working-class laborers, and a young woman who is struggling to escape from an abusive relationship. Through their interactions and experiences, the novel explores themes of class, gender, and power dynamics in early 20th century England.Overall, In A Street, In A Lane is a compelling and nuanced portrait of a small town and its inhabitants, offering a glimpse into the complexities of human relationships and societal structures during a time of great change and upheaval.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.