Dorothy Forster

""Dorothy Forster"" is a novel written by Walter Besant, first published in 1884. The story is set in the north-east of England in the early 18th century and follows the life of the titular character, Dorothy Forster. Dorothy is a young woman from a wealthy family who falls in love with a local farmer named Ralph Hedley. However, their love is forbidden by Dorothy's father, who wants her to marry a wealthy nobleman instead. Despite the obstacles, Dorothy and Ralph continue to see each other in secret, and eventually, they decide to elope. The novel follows their journey as they try to escape from Dorothy's father and the authorities who are searching for them. Along the way, they encounter many challenges and obstacles, including bad weather, dangerous terrain, and hostile strangers.As the story unfolds, the reader is drawn into the world of 18th-century England, with its strict social hierarchies and rigid class distinctions. The novel also touches on themes such as love, loyalty, and the struggle for personal freedom and autonomy. Overall, ""Dorothy Forster"" is a compelling and engaging novel that offers a vivid portrait of life in 18th-century England. It is a must-read for fans of historical fiction and anyone interested in exploring the complexities of human relationships and the struggle for personal freedom.Conduct so blameless, gravity so singular, wisdom so remarkable, never before seen in a man so young, could not fail to command, before long, the confidence of all. Mr. Forster entrusted his most private affairs to the counsel of Mr. Hilyard; madam carried her complaints to him as to one who would find redress; his pupil, who loved not books, obeyed him, was shamed out of his rusticity, and was kept by him from those follies by which young gentlemen in the country too often suffer in reputation and imperil their souls.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.