Nell, of Shorne Mills

Name: Nell, of Shorne Mills
Author: Charles Garvice

Nell is a young woman living in the small village of Shorne Mills. She is the daughter of a local farmer and is content with her life, but she dreams of a better future. When a wealthy landowner, Sir John, moves to the area, Nell is immediately drawn to him. She is determined to make a good impression and soon finds herself in a whirlwind romance with the handsome aristocrat. However, Nell soon discovers that Sir John is not all he seems. He is a cruel and manipulative man who will stop at nothing to get what he wants. Nell must decide whether to stay with him and risk her own happiness or to break away and find a better life. Charles Garvice's novel Nell of Shorne Mills is a romantic story of love, loss, and redemption. It follows Nell as she navigates the complexities of life and love in a small village and discovers the power of her own strength and courage.

By Charles Garvice · First published 1920 · Genre: Romance, Historical Fiction, Realistic Fiction · 40 chapters · 151,864 words

First lines

"Dick, how many are twenty-seven and eight?"

The girl looked up, with narrow eyes and puckered brow, from the butcher's book, which she was laboriously "checking," at the boy who leaned back on the window seat picking out a tune on a banjo.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Charles Garvice
Date: 1920 CE
Language: English
Genres: Romance, Historical Fiction, Realistic Fiction, Drama
Length: 151,864 words
Structure: 40 chapters, 4,918 paragraphs
Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)

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Romance — The book follows the story of Nell, a young woman who falls in love with a man from a higher social class, and the obstacles they face in their relationship.
Historical Fiction — The book is set in the late 19th century and follows the social conventions of the time, making it a historical fiction novel.
Realistic Fiction — The book follows a realistic plot and characters, making it a realistic fiction novel.
Drama — The book follows the dramatic story of Nell and her struggles with her relationship and social class, making it a drama novel.