The Maid O’ the Mill V1: A Summer Story (1887)

The Maid O' The Mill V1: A Summer Story is a novel written by Compton Reade and originally published in 1887. The story is set in the English countryside during the summer and follows the life of a young woman named Grace who works as a maid in a mill. Grace is a kind and hardworking woman who catches the eye of the mill owner's son, Arthur. Despite their different social statuses, Arthur falls deeply in love with Grace and they begin a secret romance. However, their relationship is threatened by the disapproval of Arthur's family and the arrival of a wealthy suitor who seeks to win Grace's hand in marriage. The novel explores themes of love, social class, and the challenges of following one's heart in a society that values tradition and reputation above all else. With its vivid descriptions of rural life and its engaging characters, The Maid O' The Mill V1 offers a charming and romantic glimpse into Victorian England.In Two 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.