The Roadmender

The Roadmender by Michael Fairless is a classic novel that explores the themes of love, faith, and the beauty of nature. The story follows the life of a young man named Michael who works as a roadmender, repairing the roads in the countryside. Despite his humble profession, Michael is a deeply spiritual and philosophical person who finds joy in the simple things in life, such as the beauty of the natural world around him.As Michael goes about his work, he encounters a variety of people, each with their own struggles and challenges. Through his interactions with these individuals, Michael is able to offer words of wisdom and guidance, helping them to find hope and meaning in their lives.Throughout the novel, Michael also reflects on his own experiences and struggles, including his love for a woman who he cannot be with due to their different social classes. Despite this, Michael remains steadfast in his faith and his belief that love can conquer all.Written in a poetic and lyrical style, The Roadmender is a timeless tale that offers a message of hope and inspiration for readers of all ages. It is a must-read for anyone who appreciates the beauty of nature, the power of love, and the importance of spirituality in our lives.1920. The Roadmender, a devotional country book, was very much to early Edwardian taste, clearly touched a melancholy nerve and achieved popular classic status. When the book was published there was a great mystery surrounding who Michael Fairless was, and what locale did he describe with such love? The place was West Sussex-the Adur Valley, and Michael Fairless turned out to be a woman-Margaret Barber.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.