The Small House At Allington

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This unique E-Reader formatted edition is unabridged and original, making it comfortable to read with easy-on-the-eyes features, including 15 colored illustrations and a biography. The narrative follows the Dale family residing in the "Small House," a dower house for the widowed mother of the estate's owner, Christopher Dale, a bachelor. Following the death of his mother, he offers the Small House rent-free to his widowed sister-in-law and her daughters, Isabella ("Bell") and Lilian ("Lily"). Lily is secretly loved by John Eames, a junior clerk, while Bell is in love with local doctor James Crofts. The arrival of the charming yet mercenary Adolphus Crosbie, introduced by Squire Dale's nephew, complicates matters. Adolphus rashly proposes to Lily, who accepts, causing heartache for John. However, he soon jilted her for Lady Alexandrina de Courcy, whose family can advance his career. Despite her misfortune, Lily bears her heartbreak with patience and remains single, continuing to reject Eames while valuing his friendship. Meanwhile, Bell marries Dr. Crofts after declining a marriage proposal from her cousin Bernard. This story explores themes of love, social status, and the complexities of relationships in Victorian society.