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The Foggy Night At Offord

The Foggy Night At Offord

Ellen Wood

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
Materia
Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781104491871
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The Foggy Night at Offord: A Christmas Gift for the Lancashire Fund is a book written by Ellen Wood and first published in 1863. The story is set in the English countryside and follows the lives of the inhabitants of the village of Offord. The book is a Christmas gift to raise funds for the Lancashire Fund, which was established to help the victims of the cotton famine in the mid-19th century.The story revolves around the mysterious disappearance of a young girl named Alice. The villagers are shocked and worried about her disappearance, and they all come together to search for her. As they search for Alice, they encounter a thick fog that makes it difficult for them to see and move around. The fog creates a sense of unease and danger, and the villagers begin to fear for their safety.As the search for Alice continues, the villagers discover secrets and hidden truths about each other. The story explores themes of love, sacrifice, and redemption. The characters in the book are well-developed and relatable, and the plot is engaging and suspenseful.Overall, The Foggy Night at Offord is a heartwarming and touching story that captures the spirit of Christmas and the importance of community. It is a must-read for anyone who enjoys classic English literature and wants to experience the magic of a Victorian Christmas.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.

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