Sefton Hall V2: A Tale

By Mary Costello Caldbeck

Book Overview

Sefton Hall V2: A Tale (1870) is a novel written by Mary Costello Caldbeck. The book is the second volume of a two-part series that tells the story of Sefton Hall, a grand estate in England. The novel is set in the 19th century and follows the lives of the Hall family, their friends, and the staff who work at the estate. The story begins with the arrival of a new governess, Miss Lisle, who is hired to teach the Hall children. She quickly becomes embroiled in the family's dramas and secrets, including a mysterious death that occurred at Sefton Hall years ago. As Miss Lisle tries to uncover the truth, she finds herself falling in love with one of the Hall sons, but their romance is threatened by family obligations and societal expectations. Throughout the book, the reader is taken on a journey through the lives of the characters, including the wealthy and privileged, as well as the working-class people who serve them. The novel explores themes of love, loyalty, betrayal, and class struggle. Overall, Sefton Hall V2: A Tale is a captivating historical fiction novel that offers a glimpse into the lives of the English aristocracy and their servants during the 19th century. Caldbeck's writing is engaging and vivid, transporting readers to a time and place that is both familiar and foreign.In Two Volumes.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: 1165486555
• ISBN13: 9781165486557
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 316 Pages
• Weight: 0.93 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"