Fishpingle: A Romance of the Countryside

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Fishpingle: A Romance of the Countryside

by Horace Annesley Vachell

EN·~7 hours·19 chapters

Chapters

19 total
1

PREFACE

5:30
2

CHAPTER I

26:03
3

CHAPTER II

30:30
4

CHAPTER III

29:04
5

CHAPTER IV

24:47
6

CHAPTER V

26:12
7

CHAPTER VI

23:22
8

CHAPTER VII

22:44
9

CHAPTER VIII

26:30
10

CHAPTER IX

37:02

Description

In the quiet hills of post‑war England, an old‑fashioned squire finds his world shaken by new expectations. The war has left the countryside bruised, and the very soil seems to demand a different kind of stewardship—one that blends tradition with practical innovation. As the heirloom estates face dwindling profits, the landowner confronts the uneasy truth that leisure alone will not sustain his heritage. The stage is set for a clash between cherished customs and the urgent need for progress.

Enter Sir Geoffrey Pomfret, a gentleman who loves the earth yet lacks the know‑how to make it thrive. When a spirited young woman from a neighboring farm challenges his assumptions, their unlikely partnership sparks both agricultural revival and a tender affection that defies class lines. Together they begin to experiment with modern methods, hoping to prove that thoughtful sacrifice can revive not only the fields but also the hearts of those who tend them. Their budding romance offers a hopeful glimpse of how old values might adapt to a changing world.

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Language

en

Duration

~7 hours (443K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Mardi Desjardins & the online Distributed Proofreaders Canada team (http://www.pgdpcanada.net)

Release date

2015-10-19

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Horace Annesley Vachell

Horace Annesley Vachell

1861–1955

A prolific English storyteller, he wrote novels, plays, short stories, essays, and memoir-like works drawn from an unusually varied life. His books often mix social comedy, observation, and the places he knew well, from English schools to the American West.

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