Back To The Old Home (1878)

""Back To The Old Home"" is a novel by Mary Cecil Hay, first published in 1878. The story revolves around a young woman named Edith, who returns to her childhood home in the English countryside after spending many years in France. She is accompanied by her French governess, Mademoiselle de Saint-Aubin, who becomes a close friend and confidante.As Edith settles back into life at home, she reconnects with old friends and acquaintances, including her former love interest, Guy L'Estrange. However, their reunion is complicated by the fact that Guy is now engaged to Edith's cousin, Isabel.Throughout the novel, Edith grapples with her feelings for Guy and her loyalty to Isabel, while also navigating the social expectations and restrictions placed upon women in Victorian England. Along the way, she learns important lessons about love, friendship, and the importance of staying true to oneself.""Back To The Old Home"" is a charming and insightful portrayal of life in rural England during the late 19th century, with a strong emphasis on character development and interpersonal relationships. It is a must-read for 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.