Mabel: A Novel. Vol. 2 (of 3)

"Mabel: A Novel. Vol. 2 (of 3)" by C. J. Newby is a story that takes place in a village during the 1800s, focusing on what happens after a terrible fire. The people in this village are dealing with big problems like loss, trying to make up for past mistakes, and thinking about what's right and wrong. Mabel, one of the main characters, is very sad because of the fire and the death of a young girl named Amy. The story opens with a kind minister, Mr. Ware, helping those who were hurt in the fire, including a bailiff named Rogers, while the whole village is grieving. Mabel is especially upset about Amy's death. The book shows how the characters interact with each other, and how they deal with tough subjects like forgiving others, being responsible for their actions, and how even strangers can offer help and guidance in hard times.