"Abington Abbey: A Novel" by Archibald Marshall is a story about family, community, and change by following the Grafton family's adventure as they consider buying a beautiful country home, Abington Abbey. The readers meet George Grafton, a friendly banker and his family as they discover and discuss the prospect of moving to the countryside. As the reader follows them through the events leading up to and including their move, a feeling of family warmth and eagerness about the big move is established. This sets the tone for new friendships and experiences that shows the Graftons are ready and excited to take on this new thrilling chapter in their lives.
Abington Abbey: A Novel
By Archibald Marshall
A close-knit city family hopes to find happiness and new beginnings as they look forward to moving to an attractive estate in the countryside.
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About the AuthorArthur Hammond Marshall, better known by his pen name Archibald Marshall, was an English author, publisher and journalist whose novels were particularly popular in the United States. He published over 50 books and was recognised as a realist in his writing style, and was considered by some as a successor to Anthony Trollope. Educated at Cambridge University, he was later made an honorary Doctor of Letters by Yale University. He travelled widely and made numerous notable acquaintances.
Arthur Hammond Marshall, better known by his pen name Archibald Marshall, was an English author, publisher and journalist whose novels were particularly popular in the United States. He published over 50 books and was recognised as a realist in his writing style, and was considered by some as a successor to Anthony Trollope. Educated at Cambridge University, he was later made an honorary Doctor of Letters by Yale University. He travelled widely and made numerous notable acquaintances.
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