Squire Hardman's Daughter (1874)

Squire Hardman's Daughter is a novel written by John McLaughlin and first published in 1874. The story is set in rural England and revolves around the life of a young woman named Edith Hardman, who is the daughter of a wealthy squire. Edith is a beautiful and intelligent young woman, but she is also headstrong and independent, which often causes conflict with her father.As the story unfolds, Edith falls in love with a young man named Richard Graham, who is the son of a poor farmer. Despite their different social backgrounds, the two are deeply in love and plan to marry. However, Squire Hardman is vehemently opposed to the match and does everything in his power to prevent it from happening.The novel explores themes of class, love, and family dynamics, as well as the conflict between tradition and modernity. It also provides a vivid portrayal of life in rural England during the Victorian era, with detailed descriptions of the landscape, customs, and social mores of the time.Overall, Squire Hardman's Daughter is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of Victorian England. It is a must-read for fans of classic literature and historical fiction.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.