Project Gutenberg 2010-06-20 Public domain in the USA. 93 Fenn, George Manville 1831 1909 Fenn, G. M. (George Manville) Fenn, G. Manville (George Manville) Thereby Hangs a Tale. Volume One Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England "Thereby Hangs a Tale. Volume One" by George Manville Fenn is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds in a quintessential English setting, centering around the Rea family at their estate, Tolcarne, and introduces various intriguing characters including Sir Hampton Rea, his sisters, and his two daughters, Valentina and Finetta. The narrative is poised to explore the dynamics of family life as well as the social interactions that take shape within the context of their daily lives. The opening of the novel provides a detailed glimpse into the morning routine at Tolcarne. We are introduced to the comically efficient footman, Edward, while Sir Hampton briefs his family about the importance of punctuality in their household. The atmosphere plays out with a mix of familial affection and light-hearted banter, showcasing the characters’ unique personalities: Sir Hampton's pomposity, Lady Rea's warmth, Miss Matilda's fastidiousness, and the vivaciousness of her daughters. The scene is enriched by the siblings' interactions, particularly the playful exchanges between Finetta and her father, setting the stage for a narrative that promises to blend humor with social commentary. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 80.9 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Fiction PR Text Category: Humour Category: Novels Category: British Literature 650665 2025-07-13T10:28:38.010859 text/html 699062 2013-03-22T13:56:30 text/html 312306 2025-07-13T10:28:48.979296 application/epub+zip 323871 2025-07-13T10:28:41.411834 application/epub+zip 306743 2025-07-13T10:28:40.030914 application/epub+zip 591721 2025-07-13T10:28:54.104319 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 584598 2025-07-13T10:28:48.050308 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 545708 2022-09-15T06:57:00.965986 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 603717 2025-07-13T10:28:36.923911 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 603535 2010-06-20T06:20:18 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19102 2025-07-13T10:28:54.231282 application/rdf+xml 16390 2025-07-13T10:28:40.543881 image/jpeg 3968 2025-07-13T10:28:40.283892 image/jpeg 228258 2013-03-22T13:57:36 application/octet-stream application/zip 226665 2010-06-20T06:20:18 application/octet-stream application/zip 304360 2025-07-13T10:28:38.059967 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