Project Gutenberg 2008-01-07 Public domain in the USA. 408 Martineau, Harriet 1802 1876 Invalid Invalid, An Deerbrook Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England "Deerbrook" by Harriet Martineau is a novel written in the mid-19th century. It explores the lives of upper middle-class families in rural England, delving into their social customs, aspirations, and interactions. The narrative introduces the Grey family and their connections to the recently arrived Miss Ibbotson sisters, setting a stage for themes of community, class dynamics, and the nuances of personal relationships. At the start of "Deerbrook," readers are introduced to the idyllic setting of the village and the Grey household, where Mrs. Grey and her daughter, Sophia, prepare for the expected arrival of their relatives, the Miss Ibbotsons. The chapter depicts the anticipation and social rituals inherent in their lives, as well as the interaction between family members and children in the idyllic countryside. The Miss Ibbotsons, having lost their father and seeking solace, are welcomed by the Greys. As they settle into their new environment, hints of social dynamics and potential relationships emerge, particularly between the sisters and Mr. Hope, the local doctor. This opening serves to create an inviting yet complex tapestry of character interactions, setting the tone for the unfolding story. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 77.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Great Britain -- Social conditions -- Fiction PR Text Category: Novels Category: British Literature 1288916 2025-08-10T06:28:48.510559 text/html 1327982 2016-06-27T10:25:12 text/html 531709 2025-08-10T06:29:01.270519 application/epub+zip 550125 2025-08-10T06:28:51.010544 application/epub+zip 550125 2025-08-10T06:28:49.564589 application/epub+zip 897754 2025-08-10T06:29:09.090485 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 885209 2025-08-10T06:29:00.325543 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 853715 2022-09-11T08:50:40.587623 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1259810 2025-08-10T06:28:47.233620 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 1259672 2016-06-27T10:25:12 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18196 2025-08-10T06:29:09.567461 application/rdf+xml 10236 2025-08-10T06:28:50.095580 image/jpeg 2673 2025-08-10T06:28:49.839567 image/jpeg 458338 2016-06-27T10:25:24 application/octet-stream application/zip 468172 2016-06-27T10:25:24 application/octet-stream application/zip 511848 2025-08-10T06:28:48.609619 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia