An enchanting tale of love and community set in the idyllic English village of Mark Westcroft. When young cordwainer Mark falls in love with the beautiful and spirited Alice, he must navigate a thicket of social obstacles and personal doubts to win her heart. Along the way, he discovers the true meaning of friendship and the importance of finding one's place in the world.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.