The Moated Farm (1861)

The Moated Farm is a novel written by Grant Thornley and first published in 1861. The story is set in the English countryside and follows the life of a young woman named Lucy, who lives on a farm with her father and brother. The farm is surrounded by a moat and has been in their family for generations.Lucy is a strong-willed and independent woman who is determined to keep the farm running despite the challenges she faces. She is also in love with a young man named John, who works on the farm as a laborer. However, their relationship is complicated by the fact that John is also in love with Lucy's cousin, Mary.As the story unfolds, Lucy and John's relationship becomes strained, and Lucy begins to suspect that John is stealing from the farm. Meanwhile, Mary becomes engaged to a wealthy landowner, and Lucy is left to deal with the farm's financial troubles on her own.The Moated Farm is a classic novel that explores themes of love, loyalty, and family. It is a timeless tale 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.