Compton Friars

Compton Friars: A Tale of English Country Life is a novel written by Anne Manning and published in 1872. The book is set in the English countryside and follows the lives of the residents of Compton Friars, a small village. The main character is Miss Diana Wentworth, a wealthy and independent woman who has recently moved to the village. She becomes involved in the lives of the villagers and helps to solve their problems. The novel explores themes such as love, family, class, and social change in Victorian England. It also provides a detailed and realistic portrayal of rural life during this time period. The book is considered a classic of Victorian literature and is admired for its engaging characters and vivid descriptions of the English countryside.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.