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Bristol Bells: A Story of the Eighteenth Century

By Emma Marshall
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The narrative follows two sisters on a rural farm, one restless to seek work in the nearby city and the other resigned to steady domestic duties, while family relations and village routines shape their daily lives. Scenes of orchard and country labor sit alongside visits, neighborly exchanges, and small tragedies that expose poverty and the limits of opportunity. Interwoven with these local episodes are passages drawn from the tragic life of a young poet, and the book balances intimate provincial detail with reflections on ambition, artistic misfortune, and communal sympathy.

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Emma Marshall

Emma Marshall was a prolific English novelist known for her historical and children's fiction. Active in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, she wrote a variety of works that often explored themes of adventure and morality. Among her notable titles is "A Flight with the Swallows; Or, Little Dorothy's Dream," which showcases her ability to weave imaginative narratives for younger audiences. Marshall's stories frequently reflect her interest in historical settings, as seen in works like "Bristol Bells: A Story of the Eighteenth Century" and "Penshurst Castle in the Time of Sir Philip Sidney." Her contributions to literature have left a lasting impact, particularly in the realm of children's literature.

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