Sweet Mace

A Sussex Legend of the Iron Times

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At daybreak in a Sussex valley near the sea, Gil Carr picks flowers while thinking of Mace. The surrounding woodland fills with birdsong, described at length as a concert with soloists, instruments and a conductor. This opening gives the historical romance a strong sense of place, lingering over streams, spring flowers and the sounds of the countryside before the tensions between its people come into focus.

Mace cares for Gil, whose ship has sailed, but must also deal with Sir Mark's unwelcome courtship. Her father, the iron founder Master Cobbe, grows uneasy about their guest's intentions, even as his thoughts return to experiments with a howitzer. George Manville Fenn brings together affection, local industry and disputes over authority. The appeal lies in the contrast between the carefully observed natural setting and the pressures surrounding Mace, her father and the seafaring captain.

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George Manville Fenn

George Manville Fenn (1831-1909) was an English novelist, journalist, editor and educationalist. Many of his novels were written with young readers in mind, among them "The Black Tor" and "Devon Boys". His last book was a biography of George Alfred Henty, another writer for the young.

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Author: George Manville Fenn
Reading time: About 10 hours
Pages: 402
Language: English
Genre: British Classics
Formats: PDF, EPUB, Read online