TY - BOOK AU - MacKenzie,Compton AU - Dewey,Alfred James TI - Plashers Mead: A Novel AV - PR PY - 2010/// CY - Salt Lake City, UT PB - Project Gutenberg KW - Sisters -- Fiction KW - Man-woman relationships -- Fiction KW - England -- Social life and customs -- Fiction KW - Poets -- Fiction N1 - Release date is 2010-07-20; Produced by Annie McGuire. This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print archive; Original publication data not identified N2 - "Plashers Mead: A Novel" by Compton Mackenzie is a work of fiction written in the early 20th century. The novel centers on Guy Hazlewood, a young man who has recently moved to the countryside to pursue a literary career while grappling with personal ambitions and societal expectations. Set against the backdrop of the English countryside, it delves into themes of aspiration, romance, and the complexities of social relationships. The opening of the story introduces us to Guy as he arrives at his new home, Plashers Mead, and grapples with feelings of loneliness and anticipation. He reflects on his recent life in a more sociable setting and feels the weight of expectations from his father regarding his choice of career. As Guy settles in, he finds himself recognized by local villagers, including Mr. Godbold, the trap driver, who comments on the remoteness of his new village. Guy's loneliness is compounded by the absence of his friend Michael, who left unexpectedly. However, a chance encounter with three sisters near the local river offers a hint of romance and companionship, laying the groundwork for future interactions and developments that promise to intertwine their lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.) UR - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/33206 ER -