The Fair Maid of Codrington is a historical novel written by Charlie Charlton and published in 1885. The story is set in the 17th century and revolves around the life of a young woman named Alice, who lives in the small English village of Codrington. Alice is known for her beauty and kind heart, which earns her the nickname ""The Fair Maid of Codrington.""As the story progresses, Alice finds herself caught in a love triangle between two men: the wealthy and arrogant Sir Edward and the humble and kind-hearted farmer John. Despite her attraction to John, Alice is pressured by her family and society to marry Sir Edward, who promises her a life of luxury and comfort.However, Alice soon realizes that Sir Edward is not the man she thought he was and that her heart truly belongs to John. As she navigates the challenges of her love life, Alice also faces other obstacles, including a devastating fire that threatens to destroy her village and the outbreak of a deadly disease.Throughout the novel, Charlton paints a vivid picture of life in 17th century England, complete with detailed descriptions of the landscape, customs, and social norms of the time. The Fair Maid of Codrington is a compelling story of love, betrayal, and perseverance that will transport readers back in time to a bygone era.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.
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