The Old Chelsea Bun-House

The Old Chelsea Bun-House: A Tale Of The Last Century is a novel written by Anne Manning. The story is set in the 18th century and revolves around the life of a young girl named Sally, who works at the Old Chelsea Bun-House. The bun-house is a popular bakery in London, known for its delicious buns and pastries.Sally is an orphan and has been living at the bun-house since she was a child. She works hard every day, baking and serving customers, and dreams of a better life. One day, she meets a young man named Tom, who is a regular customer at the bun-house. Tom is a kind and generous person, and he is immediately drawn to Sally's beauty and charm.As Sally and Tom get to know each other, they fall in love. However, their happiness is short-lived when Sally's cruel and greedy employer, Mrs. Ricketts, discovers their relationship and forbids them from seeing each other. Sally is heartbroken and feels trapped in her miserable life.The story takes a dramatic turn when a fire breaks out at the bun-house, destroying everything in its path. Sally and Tom are separated, and Sally is forced to flee for her life. She eventually finds refuge with a kind family who take her in and help her start a new life.The Old Chelsea Bun-House: A Tale Of The Last Century is a heartwarming story of love, loss, and redemption. It is a beautifully written novel that captures the essence of life in 18th century London. Anne Manning's vivid descriptions of the bun-house, the characters, and the city itself, transport the reader back in time and make them feel like they are part of the story.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.