Publisher's Synopsis
Spinster of This Parish is a novel written by W.B. Maxwell and first published in 1922. The story follows the life of Miss Deborah Percival, a spinster who lives in the small village of Little Upham. Despite her unmarried status, Miss Percival is highly respected and admired by the people of the village for her kind and charitable nature.As the story progresses, Miss Percival becomes involved in the lives of several of the villagers, including a young couple who are struggling financially and a young girl who is being mistreated by her stepmother. With her compassion and wisdom, Miss Percival helps these individuals overcome their problems and find happiness.However, Miss Percival's own life is not without its challenges. She is faced with the prospect of losing her home and her independence when her nephew, who is her only living relative, decides to sell the family estate. Miss Percival must navigate this difficult situation while also dealing with her own feelings of loneliness and longing for a deeper connection with someone.Overall, Spinster of This Parish is a heartwarming and uplifting story about the power of kindness, compassion, and community in the face of adversity. It is a classic tale of rural life in early 20th century England, and a celebration of the resilience and strength of the human spirit.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.
