New Wine (1919) - Castle, Agnes; Castle, Egerton
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New Wine is a novel written by Agnes Castle and first published in 1919. The story takes place in the early 1900s in England and follows the lives of two sisters, Hester and Marjorie, who are left penniless after their father's death. Forced to leave their comfortable life in the countryside, the sisters move to London to live with their aunt and uncle. Hester, the older sister, is practical and hardworking, and takes on the responsibility of providing for the family. Marjorie, on the other hand, is more carefree and dreams of finding love and marrying a wealthy man. As they settle into their…mehr

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New Wine is a novel written by Agnes Castle and first published in 1919. The story takes place in the early 1900s in England and follows the lives of two sisters, Hester and Marjorie, who are left penniless after their father's death. Forced to leave their comfortable life in the countryside, the sisters move to London to live with their aunt and uncle. Hester, the older sister, is practical and hardworking, and takes on the responsibility of providing for the family. Marjorie, on the other hand, is more carefree and dreams of finding love and marrying a wealthy man. As they settle into their new life in London, Hester meets and falls in love with a struggling artist named Philip, while Marjorie becomes involved with a wealthy businessman named Mr. Carrington. However, their relationships are not without their challenges, and the sisters must navigate the complexities of love, class, and societal expectations.Throughout the novel, Castle explores themes of social mobility, gender roles, and the changing landscape of England in the early 20th century. New Wine is a captivating story of love, loss, and the pursuit of happiness in a rapidly changing world.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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Agnes Castle and Egerton Castle "Agnes Castle" (1869-1922) was a British novelist and playwright who collaborated extensively with her husband, Egerton Castle, on a variety of literary works. Egerton Castle (1858-1920) was a British author, antiquarian, and fencer, best known for his collaborations with his wife, Agnes Castle, on numerous novels and plays. Born into a family with a strong literary and artistic background, Castle's multifaceted career spanned writing, fencing, and historical research. Castle is best known for his collaborative work with his wife, Agnes Castle. Together, they wrote a series of popular historical novels and romantic fiction that were well-received in their time. Their joint works are noted for their vivid historical settings, engaging plots, and strong character development. Some of their most notable novels. Together they were known for their romantic novels, historical fiction, and plays, often set against the backdrop of medieval and Renaissance Europe. The Castles' collaborative efforts produced several successful novels and plays that were well-received during their time. Agnes Castle's career was tragically cut short by her untimely death in 1922.