Cloth Of Frieze (1911)

By Mary Eleanor Roberts

Book Overview

Cloth of Frieze is a novel written by Mary Eleanor Roberts and first published in 1911. The story is set in the fictional village of Llangarren in Wales, and follows the lives of the villagers during the early 19th century. The main character, Nance, is a young girl who is forced to leave her home and work as a servant for a wealthy family. As she struggles to adjust to her new life, she becomes involved in a love triangle with two young men: the wealthy and charming Squire Vaughan, and the poor but honest farmer, Huw Roberts. The novel explores themes of social class, love, and the struggles of rural life in 19th century Wales. The title, Cloth of Frieze, refers to a type of coarse woolen fabric that was commonly worn by the poor. The book is known for its vivid descriptions of Welsh culture and landscape, as well as its portrayal of the hardships faced by those living in poverty. Overall, Cloth of Frieze is a compelling historical novel that provides a glimpse into the lives of ordinary people in rural Wales during a time of great social and economic change.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164607669
• ISBN13: 9781164607663
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 142 Pages
• Weight: 0.44 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"