Bendish (1905)

Bendish (1905) is a novel written by William St. Clair. The story is set in the early 1900s in the fictional village of Bendish, located in the English countryside. The novel follows the life of a young man named John Bendish, who inherits his family's estate and becomes the new lord of the village. John is faced with the challenges of managing the estate, dealing with the local villagers, and navigating the complex social hierarchy of the English aristocracy.As John settles into his new role, he becomes embroiled in a scandal involving his family's past and the mysterious death of his father. He must navigate the intricate web of family secrets and political intrigue to uncover the truth and clear his family's name.Along the way, John falls in love with a local girl named Mary, but their relationship is complicated by their different social statuses and the disapproval of John's mother. As John struggles to balance his personal desires with his responsibilities as lord of the village, he must also confront the harsh realities of class division and the changing times.Bendish (1905) is a captivating portrait of English village life in the early 20th century, exploring themes of love, loyalty, and social change. With vivid characters and rich historical detail, this novel is a must-read for fans of historical fiction and classic English literature.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.