Publisher's Synopsis
A Hamlet In Old Hampshire is a novel written by Anna Lea Merritt and published in 1902. The story is set in the beautiful countryside of Hampshire, England, and follows the lives of the villagers of a small hamlet called Hursley. The main character is a young woman named Mary, who has recently returned to Hursley after living in London for several years. Mary is eager to reconnect with her old friends and family, but she soon discovers that things have changed in her absence. The village is facing a number of challenges, including poverty, illness, and the threat of industrialization. Despite these difficulties, Mary is determined to help her community and restore the hamlet to its former glory. Along the way, she meets a variety of colorful characters, including a handsome young farmer named Tom and a wise old woman known as Granny. Through Mary's experiences, the novel explores themes of community, tradition, and the importance of preserving the past. A Hamlet In Old Hampshire is a charming and heartwarming tale that will appeal to readers who enjoy historical fiction and stories about rural life.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.
