The Mottram, R. H. (Ralph Hale) 1883-1971 creator Galsworthy, John 1867-1933 text utu 2023 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Spanish Farm" by R. H. Mottram is a novel likely written in the early 20th century. Set against the backdrop of World War I, it delves into the life of a French farm and its inhabitants as they navigate the chaos wrought by war. The main character, Madeleine Vanderlynden, plays a pivotal role, embodying the resilience and complexity of a woman caught between her responsibilities on the farm and her feelings for Georges, a young French soldier. At the start of the narrative, readers are introduced to the Spanish Farm and its aging owner, Jerome Vanderlynden, who observes British infantry soldiers being billeted on his land. As the war looms closer, comforts and struggles collide, particularly through the character of Madeleine, who takes charge of the farm's affairs and establishes a rapport with the English officers. The opening sets the stage for a deeply human exploration of love, duty, and the impacts of conflict on everyday life, drawing readers into a richly woven tapestry of experiences that reveal the intertwining of personal and historical narratives. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Book 1 of The Spanish farm trilogy. Release date is 2023-11-29 Tim Lindell, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) Originally published: New York: The Dial Press, 1924 World War, 1914-1918 -- Fiction War stories PR New York: The Dial Press, 1924 24021587 https://hdl.handle.net/2027/mdp.39015008889266 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/72258 https://hdl.handle.net/2027/mdp.39015008889266 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/72258 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134654.0 72258