Under The Thatch

by Allen Raine

Under The Thatch is a novel written by Allen Raine, published in 1910. The story is set in a small village in Wales and revolves around the lives of the villagers. The main character of the story is a young girl named Gwennie, who lives with her grandfather in a thatched cottage. Gwennie is a strong-willed and determined young girl who dreams of a better life for herself and her family.As the story unfolds, we see Gwennie's struggles and triumphs as she navigates through life in the village. She falls in love with a young man named David, who is the son of the local squire. However, their love is forbidden due to their different social status, and they must keep their relationship a secret.The novel also explores the themes of class divide, social injustice, and the struggle for women's rights. It portrays the harsh realities of life in a small village in the early 20th century, where poverty and hardship were common.Overall, Under The Thatch is a heartwarming and poignant story that highlights the strength and resilience of the human spirit. It is a timeless classic that continues to resonate with readers today.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.