Project Gutenberg 2010-11-29 Public domain in the USA. 364 Fenn, George Manville 1831 1909 Fenn, G. M. (George Manville) Fenn, G. Manville (George Manville) Sweet Mace: A Sussex Legend of the Iron Times Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England "Sweet Mace: A Sussex Legend of the Iron Times" by George Manville Fenn is a historical novel likely written in the late 19th century. Set in Sussex during the Iron Age, the story introduces the main characters Gil Carr and Sweet Mace, entwined in a narrative that explores themes of love, nature, and conflict against the backdrop of a picturesque English countryside. The book promises a vivid depiction of rural life amid the iron industry that flourished during that time. The opening of the book presents a beautifully descriptive scene where Gil Carr reflects on nature while picking flowers for Sweet Mace, showcasing both his affection for her and the prismatic beauty of the landscape around him. The atmosphere is filled with the symphony of springtime—a concert of birdsong that heightens his sense of nostalgia and longing. Soon after, the narrative shifts to introduce other characters, including Sir Mark Leslie and Jeremiah Cobbe, who navigate the societal and romantic complexities that arise in their interactions, all while hints of conflict and intrigue develop. This opening portion sets the stage for a rich interplay of personal emotions against a historical backdrop, promising to engage readers with its lyrical prose and relatable themes of love and rivalry. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 86.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Sussex (England) -- Fiction PR Text Category: Historical Novels Category: Romance Category: British Literature 867557 2025-08-14T06:53:29.194645 text/html 908944 2010-11-29T14:38:48 text/html 407547 2025-08-14T06:53:41.903586 application/epub+zip 420694 2025-08-14T06:53:33.157695 application/epub+zip 397597 2025-08-14T06:53:31.607651 application/epub+zip 750279 2025-08-14T06:53:48.176562 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 741135 2025-08-14T06:53:40.857593 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 659040 2022-09-15T16:04:28.592830 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 824510 2025-08-14T06:53:27.980708 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 824339 2010-11-29T14:38:48 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18593 2025-08-14T06:53:48.329551 application/rdf+xml 17739 2025-08-14T06:53:32.183639 image/jpeg 3938 2025-08-14T06:53:31.919641 image/jpeg 308378 2010-11-29T14:38:50 application/octet-stream application/zip 311163 2010-11-29T14:38:50 application/octet-stream application/zip 395316 2025-08-14T06:53:29.261657 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