John Tincroft, bachelor and benedict : $b or, Without intending it

"John Tincroft, Bachelor and Benedict: or, Without Intending It" by George E. Sargent is a story set in the countryside, centered around John Tincroft, a bashful, orphaned student from Oxford who spends his vacation at a college friend’s house. When he arrives, he finds himself pulled between the exciting social activity and the struggles of the Wilsons, a family down on their luck. As John settles into his new surroundings, his awkwardness makes him an easy target in society's activities; however, the situation offers an escape from his hard life and into blossoming romances. When He meets the captivating Sarah Wilson, and he begins to experience new feelings, but remains unaware of the conflicts with her relationship and family causing a charming tale of growth and expectations.