The Small House at Allington (Chronicles of Barsetshire) - Unabridged: Romantic Classic

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This book is formatted for E-Readers, providing an unabridged and original version that is easy on the eyes, featuring 15 colored illustrations and a biography. Set in the "Chronicles of Barsetshire," it was first published in 1864 and saw a resurgence in popularity in the early 1990s when British Prime Minister John Major named it his favorite book. The story revolves around the Dale family, who reside in the "Small House," a dower house meant for the widowed mother of the estate's owner, Christopher Dale, a bachelor. After his mother’s death, he offers the Small House, rent-free, to his widowed sister-in-law and her daughters, Isabella ("Bell") and Lilian ("Lily"). Lily has long been in love with John Eames, a junior clerk, while Bell is enamored with local doctor James Crofts. The handsome Adolphus Crosbie enters their lives through the squire's nephew, Bernard Dale. He impulsively proposes to Lily, who accepts, much to John Eames's dismay. However, Crosbie soon abandons Lily for Lady Alexandrina de Courcy, whose family can advance his career. Despite her heartbreak, Lily remains single and continues to reject Eames, who remains a loyal friend. Meanwhile, Bell marries Dr. Crofts after turning down a marriage proposal from her cousin Bernard.