A Bachelor In Arcady (1904)

A Bachelor in Arcady is a novel written by Halliwell Sutcliffe and published in 1904. The story follows the life of a young man named John Fanshawe, who decides to leave the city and move to the countryside in search of a simpler life. He settles in the village of Arcady, where he meets a variety of characters, including a beautiful young woman named Mavis Clare.As John becomes more involved in the community, he finds himself drawn to Mavis and begins to court her. However, their relationship is complicated by the arrival of another suitor, a wealthy landowner named Sir William Cheriton. John must navigate the challenges of rural life and compete with Sir William for Mavis’s affections.Throughout the novel, Sutcliffe explores themes of love, class, and the contrast between city and country life. He paints a vivid picture of rural England in the early 20th century, with its traditions, customs, and social hierarchies. The novel also contains elements of mystery and suspense, as John uncovers dark secrets about the village and its inhabitants.Overall, A Bachelor in Arcady is a charming and engaging novel that offers a glimpse into a bygone era. It is a timeless story of love and ambition, set against the backdrop of the English countryside.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.