Release date is 2025-02-03

Witch Ann -- A runaway couple -- Postman Chris -- Keeper Guppy -- The worm that turned -- Olf and the little maid -- In the heart of the green -- The wold stockin' -- A woodland idyll -- The carrier's tale -- Mrs. Sibley and the sexton -- The call of the woods -- The home-coming of dada -- The majesty of the law -- The spur of the moment -- "A terr'ble voolish little maid" -- Sweetbriar lane.

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"Dorset Dear: Idylls of Country Life" by M. E. Francis is a collection of stories that likely celebrates rural life, likely written in the early 20th century. The tales are set in the picturesque countryside of Dorset, focusing on the simple lives and dramas of its inhabitants, threading together humor, community, and the quirks of country living. The opening portion introduces readers to Ann Kerley, an unexpectedly accused witch who navigates a series of misunderstandings and rustic gossip. Following a chaotic encounter with local boys who mistake her for a witch due to her appearance, she significantly struggles with her new reputation in the village. As Ann grapples with the community's suspicion, the narrative paints a vivid picture of rural dynamics and showcases her warmth and resilience amid adversity. The beginning hints at larger themes of acceptance and the humorous intricacies of life in a close-knit village. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Originally published: New York: Longmans, Green, and Co., 1905