Saint Ann's (1894)

Saint Ann's is a novel written by William Edward Norris in 1894. The story is set in a small English village called Saint Ann's, where the residents lead a peaceful and uneventful life. The main character of the story is Robert Penfold, a young man who returns to Saint Ann's after spending several years in Australia. Robert's return is not well-received by the villagers, who are suspicious of his past and his motives for coming back.Robert soon falls in love with a local girl, Muriel Trevanion, but their relationship is complicated by the presence of Muriel's fianc�����, Captain George Tredennis. As the story progresses, Robert's past is slowly revealed, and the villagers' suspicions are confirmed when he is accused of a crime he did not commit.The novel explores themes of love, betrayal, and redemption, as Robert tries to clear his name and win back the trust of the villagers. The story is also a commentary on the social and political issues of the time, including the class divide and the changing role of women in society.Overall, Saint Ann's is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that offers a glimpse into the complexities of life in a small English village at the turn of the 20th century.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.