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Bessie Costrell

By Mrs. Humphry Ward
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The narrative follows village residents facing change and private reckonings: an elderly farm labourer contemplates his last harvest and his precarious future as a farmer dies and a household member lies dying; a niece and her devout husband offer domestic steadiness while neighbours and a minister intervene in moments of need. Through detailed rural scenes the story traces daily labour, family obligation, and small-town gossip, and reflects on ageing, duty, faith versus practical necessity, and the quiet adjustments communities make when old certainties dissolve.

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Mrs. Humphry Ward

Mrs. Humphry Ward was an English novelist and biographer, known for her insightful exploration of social issues and the complexities of human relationships. Her literary career spanned the late 19th and early 20th centuries, during which she published numerous works that often reflected her progressive views on women's rights and education. Among her notable titles is "Helbeck of Bannisdale," a novel that delves into themes of faith and moral conflict. In addition to her fiction, she is recognized for her autobiographical writings, particularly "A Writer's Recollections," which provide a glimpse into her life and the literary circles of her time.

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