Under The Thatch

by Allen Raine

Under the Thatch is a novel written by Allen Raine and first published in 1910. Set in the Welsh countryside, the story revolves around the lives of two families, the Morgans and the Lloyds, who live in neighboring cottages under thatched roofs. The Morgans are a hardworking and content family, while the Lloyds are wealthy and arrogant. The novel explores the themes of love, jealousy, and class division as the two families become intertwined through various events.The story begins with the arrival of a new schoolteacher, Miss Jane Owen, who takes up residence with the Morgans. She quickly becomes a beloved member of the community and catches the eye of David Lloyd, the son of the wealthy family. However, David's mother disapproves of the match and tries to keep them apart.As the story progresses, the two families become embroiled in a bitter feud over a piece of land. This leads to a tragic event that changes the course of their lives forever. The novel also delves into the lives of other characters in the community, including the local doctor and his wife, who struggle with their own personal issues.Overall, Under the Thatch is a poignant and insightful look at life in rural Wales at the turn of the 20th century. It explores the complexities of human relationships and the impact of class on society.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

372 pages, Paperback

First published July 1, 2008

About the author

Allen Raine, the pen name of Anne Adaliza Puddicombe, was one of the best-selling authors of the late Victorian/early Edwardian age.

She spent time in London for her education and marriage, but eventually returned to her Welsh roots. Wales features largely in her romantic fiction, with titles like A Welsh Singer (1896) and A Welsh Witch (1902).

Her books sold millions of copies, not only across Wales but in the whole of Britain, and yet these days she is largely forgotten or ignored.