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Melbourne House, Volume 2   By: (1819-1885)

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Melbourne House, Volume 2 by Susan Warner is a delightful continuation of the captivating story of the Powys family. Set in the English countryside, the novel follows the beloved characters as they navigate the highs and lows of love, loss, and family dynamics.

Warner's writing is rich and descriptive, painting a vivid picture of the picturesque setting and the intricate relationships between the characters. The author's attention to detail and ability to delve into the emotional depth of her characters make for a compelling and immersive read.

Readers who enjoyed the first volume of Melbourne House will not be disappointed with this sequel. The story is engaging and full of twists and turns that keep the reader hooked until the very end. Warner expertly weaves together different plotlines, creating a complex and layered narrative that is both entertaining and thought-provoking.

Overall, Melbourne House, Volume 2 is a beautifully written novel that will appeal to fans of historical fiction and family sagas. Warner's storytelling is both moving and heartfelt, making this book a must-read for anyone looking for a captivating and engaging story.

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[Transcriber's note: The source text contained no Chapter VIII or Chapter XVIII.]

[Illustration: SILVER LAKE]

MELBOURNE HOUSE.

BY THE AUTHOR OF THE WIDE, WIDE WORLD.

"Even a child is known by his doings, whether his work be pure, and whether it be right." PROV. xx. II.

VOL. II.

NEW YORK: ROBERT CARTER & BROTHERS, 530 BROADWAY. 1865.

Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1864, by ROBERT CARTER AND BROTHERS,

In the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the United States for the Southern District of New York.

Stereotyped by SMITH & MCDOUGAL, 82 & 81 Beekman St. Printer: by E.O. JENKINS, 20 North William St.

MELBOURNE HOUSE.

CHAPTER I.

The next day turned out so warm, that the carriage was not brought for Daisy till late in the afternoon. Then it came, with her father and Dr. Sandford; and Daisy was lifted in Mr. Randolph's arms and carefully placed on the front seat of the carriage, which she had all to herself. Her father and the doctor got in and sat opposite to her; and the carriage drove away.

The parting with Juanita had been very tenderly affectionate and had gone very near to Daisy's heart. Not choosing to shew this more than she could help, as usual, Daisy at first lay still on the cushions with an exceedingly old fashioned face; it was as demure and sedate as if the gravity of forty years had been over it... Continue reading book >>


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