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Singlehurst Manor: Or A Story Of Country Life is a novel written by Emma Jane Worboise and published in 1869. The story is set in the English countryside and follows the lives of the residents of Singlehurst Manor, a grand estate owned by the wealthy and influential Singlehurst family. The novel is centered around the character of Mary, a young woman who is sent to live with her distant cousin, Lady Singlehurst, after the death of her parents. Mary is initially overwhelmed by the opulence and formality of the manor, but soon becomes enamored with the beauty of the surrounding countryside and the kindness of the people she meets.As Mary settles into her new life, she becomes entangled in the drama and secrets of the Singlehurst family. She discovers that the family is plagued by a long-standing feud with their neighbors, the Winstons, and that Lady Singlehurst's son, Arthur, is deeply in debt and may lose the estate. Mary also finds herself drawn to Arthur's younger brother, George, who is kind and gentle but has been disowned by his family.Throughout the novel, Worboise explores themes of class, family, and love in the context of rural Victorian England. She paints a vivid picture of the beauty and complexity of country life, and creates a cast of characters who are both relatable and memorable. Singlehurst Manor: Or A Story Of Country Life is a charming and engaging novel that will appeal to fans of classic literature and historical fiction.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.