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Sheila KayeSmith

    Sheila Kaye-Smith captured the essence of rural life in Sussex and Kent in her early novels, exploring themes of farming, land inheritance, and the evolving roles of women. Later in her career, her writing shifted to focus on her religious convictions and her conversion to Catholicism. A devoted scholar of Jane Austen, she also collaborated on books exploring Austen's work.

    John Galsworthy
    The Three Furlongers
    The end of the House of Alard
    Tamarisk Town
    Spell Land; the Story of a Sussex Farm
    The View From the Parsonage
    • 2024

      The Three Furlongers

      • 202 pages
      • 8 hours of reading

      This classical work is significant in the realm of English literature and has been preserved for future generations through modern republishing efforts. The book has been meticulously reformatted, retyped, and redesigned to ensure clarity and readability, avoiding the pitfalls of scanned copies. Its importance throughout history underscores its value in the genres of language and literature, making it a noteworthy addition for both scholars and enthusiasts alike.

      The Three Furlongers
    • 2023

      Spell Land; the Story of a Sussex Farm

      • 318 pages
      • 12 hours of reading

      This novel tells the story of a farm in Sussex, England, and the people who live and work on it. With a rich cast of characters and a deep sense of place, Spell Land captures the beauty and complexity of rural life.

      Spell Land; the Story of a Sussex Farm
    • 2023

      Saints in Sussex by Sheila Kaye-Smith is a notable work that has been preserved through contemporary reformatting, ensuring its accessibility for future readers. The book has been meticulously retyped and redesigned, offering a clear and readable text that enhances the reading experience. This effort highlights the importance of maintaining literary heritage for both current and future generations.

      Saints in Sussex
    • 2022
    • 2022
    • 2022

      The book is recognized as a significant work throughout human history, prompting efforts for its preservation and modern republishing. This initiative aims to ensure that its valuable insights and contributions remain accessible for both present and future generations.

      John Galsworthy
    • 2022

      Joanna Godden

      • 274 pages
      • 10 hours of reading

      The book is recognized as a significant work throughout human history, emphasizing its enduring importance. Efforts have been made to preserve it for current and future generations by republishing it in a modern format, ensuring that its insights and contributions remain accessible and appreciated over time.

      Joanna Godden
    • 2022

      The Four Roads

      • 208 pages
      • 8 hours of reading

      The importance of "The Four Roads" throughout human history is emphasized through its modern republishing, ensuring its preservation for future generations. The book has been meticulously reformatted and retyped, resulting in a clear and readable text that avoids the pitfalls of scanned copies. This effort highlights the commitment to maintaining the work's legacy and accessibility.

      The Four Roads
    • 2021

      Willow's Forge and Other Poems

      • 46 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      Sheila Kaye-Smith, an English author, is celebrated for her novels set in the borderlands of Sussex and Kent, contributing to the English regional tradition. Her 1923 bestseller, which elevated her prominence, was followed by several successful works. The novel Joanna Godden gained renewed interest after its adaptation into the film The Loves of Joanna Godden, albeit with a different ending. In the 1980s, both Joanna Godden and Susan Spray were reissued by Virago press, highlighting her lasting impact on literature.

      Willow's Forge and Other Poems
    • 2008

      Tamarisk Town (1920)

      • 400 pages
      • 14 hours of reading

      Set in the fictional town of Tamarisk, the story delves into the intertwined lives of its residents, highlighting the tensions between wealthy landowners and working-class families. Central to the narrative is Jenny Petherick, a farmer's daughter torn between her love for Dick, a farm worker, and the affections he also harbors for her cousin Mary. As secrets surface and relationships are tested, the novel explores themes of love, class struggles, and the evolving social dynamics of early 20th-century rural England, offering a rich portrait of its time.

      Tamarisk Town (1920)