Folly Corner (1900)

Folly Corner is a novel written by Mrs. Henry Dudeney and was first published in 1900. The story revolves around the life of a young woman named Sylvia Bailey, who is left alone in the world after the death of her parents. She is taken in by her uncle, who is a wealthy businessman, and is raised in a luxurious environment.Sylvia grows up to be a beautiful and intelligent young woman, but she is also very naive and innocent. She falls in love with a man named Richard Glynne, who is a struggling artist. Despite her uncle's disapproval, Sylvia marries Richard and they move to a small village called Folly Corner.The couple faces numerous challenges in their new life, including financial difficulties and the disapproval of the villagers. However, they are determined to make a life for themselves and pursue their dreams.As the story unfolds, Sylvia begins to realize that her marriage may not be as perfect as she had imagined. Richard's artistic temperament and his inability to provide for their family puts a strain on their relationship, and Sylvia is forced to confront the harsh realities of life.Folly Corner is a poignant and insightful novel that explores themes of love, marriage, and the pursuit of happiness. Mrs. Henry Dudeney's vivid descriptions and engaging characters make this book a timeless classic that continues to resonate with readers today.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.