By Celia's Arbour

By Celia's Arbour: A Tale of Portsmouth Town is a novel written by Walter Besant and first published in 1888. The story is set in the historic naval town of Portsmouth, England, and revolves around the lives of the town's inhabitants. The protagonist, Celia, is a young woman who lives with her father, a retired naval officer. She is courted by two men, one of whom is her childhood friend, while the other is a wealthy and influential man. The novel explores themes of love, class, and social hierarchy in Victorian England. Besant's vivid descriptions of the town and its people provide a fascinating glimpse into life in Portsmouth during the late 19th century. The novel is a compelling read for anyone interested in Victorian literature and social history.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.