
PREFACE
CHAPTER I
CHAPTER II
CHAPTER III
CHAPTER IV
CHAPTER V
CHAPTER VI
CHAPTER VII
CHAPTER VIII
CHAPTER IX
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.
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.

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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