Past and Present With Mrs. Piper

By Anne Manning Robbins

Book Overview

""Past and Present with Mrs. Pipe"" is a novel written by Anne Manning Robbins and published in 1922. The story revolves around the life of Mrs. Pipe, a middle-aged woman living in a small English village. Mrs. Pipe is a kind-hearted and generous woman who is loved by everyone in the village. She is also a great storyteller and often regales her listeners with tales of the past.The novel is divided into two parts: the past and the present. In the first part, Mrs. Pipe tells stories of her youth and the people she knew. She talks about her family, friends, and the events that shaped her life. The second part of the novel focuses on the present and the people in the village. Mrs. Pipe interacts with various characters, including the local doctor, the vicar, and the schoolmaster. She helps them with their problems and provides guidance and support.Throughout the novel, Mrs. Pipe's wisdom and kindness shine through. She is a source of comfort and inspiration to everyone around her. The novel also explores themes of friendship, love, and community. It portrays a simpler time when people relied on each other and the bonds of community were strong.Overall, ""Past and Present with Mrs. Pipe"" is a heartwarming and nostalgic novel that celebrates the beauty of human connection and the power of storytelling.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: 1164905384
• ISBN13: 9781164905387
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 296 Pages
• Weight: 0.88 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"