Squire Silchester's Whim V1

By Mortimer Collins

Book Overview

Squire Silchester's Whim V1 is a novel written by Mortimer Collins. The story revolves around the life of Squire Silchester, a wealthy and eccentric gentleman, who lives in a grand estate with his daughter, Lady Hilda. Squire Silchester is known for his unconventional behavior and his love for practical jokes, which often lead to hilarious situations.The novel begins with the arrival of a young artist, Adrian Temple, who has been hired by Squire Silchester to paint a portrait of Lady Hilda. Adrian is immediately drawn to Lady Hilda's beauty and charm, but he soon realizes that she is engaged to a man she does not love. As Adrian and Lady Hilda spend more time together, they begin to develop feelings for each other, which puts them in a difficult situation.Meanwhile, Squire Silchester's practical jokes continue to cause chaos in the village, and he becomes the subject of gossip and speculation. However, as the story progresses, it becomes clear that there is more to Squire Silchester than meets the eye, and his true character is revealed.Squire Silchester's Whim V1 is a charming and entertaining novel that offers a glimpse into the lives of the English aristocracy in the 19th century. The characters are well-developed, and the plot is full of twists and turns that keep the reader engaged until the very end. Overall, this is a delightful read for anyone who enjoys historical fiction and romantic comedies.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: 1163606790
• ISBN13: 9781163606797
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 268 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"