Mabel: A Novel. Vol. 1 (of 3)

"Mabel: A Novel" by C. J. Newby is a story set in a pretty village in Gloucestershire during the mid-1800s. The book is about Mabel, a young girl who becomes the head of her family when her father passes away, and her mother becomes sick. She takes care of her family, especially her sister Amy. A soldier named Captain Clair comes back to their village, and the story shows how Mabel deals with love and the problems of the time, focusing on her family ties, the societal issues, and how she grows as a person, with Captain Clair’s presence creating a peaceful yet thought-provoking scene as he reflects on post-military life and Mabel tackles complex responsibilities.