Village Belles

Village Belles: A Tale Of English Country Life is a novel written by Anne Manning and first published in 1859. The story takes place in a small English village and follows the lives of several young women, including the beautiful and virtuous Lucy, the lively and flirtatious Kate, and the gentle and kind-hearted Fanny. As the girls navigate the challenges of love and courtship, they also encounter the social and economic realities of life in a rural community. Manning explores themes of class, gender, and morality, and offers a vivid portrait of English country life in the mid-19th century.The novel is written in a charming and humorous style, with vivid descriptions of the characters and their surroundings. It is a delightful read for anyone interested in English literature, social history, or the lives of women in the Victorian 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.