Across The Stream (1919)

Across The Stream is a novel written by E. F. Benson and published in 1919. The story is set in the English countryside and follows the lives of two families, the Rendles and the Farquhars. The Rendles are a wealthy family who live in a grand house, while the Farquhars are a less well-off family who live in a smaller house nearby. The two families have a complicated history, with past conflicts and misunderstandings causing tension between them.The novel explores the themes of love, class, and family relationships. The main plot revolves around the romance between two young people from the two families, Peter Rendle and Molly Farquhar. Despite the disapproval of their families, they fall in love and must navigate the obstacles that come with their different social backgrounds.As the story progresses, secrets are revealed and old wounds are reopened, leading to a dramatic climax that forces the families to confront their past and come to terms with their present. Benson's writing style is characterized by its vivid descriptions of the English countryside and its nuanced portrayal of the complex relationships between the characters.Overall, Across The Stream is a compelling novel that offers a commentary on the social and cultural norms of early 20th century England, while also telling a moving story of love and family.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.