Holt Castle: Or The Three-Fold Interest In The Land (1882)

Holt Castle: Or The Three-Fold Interest In The Land is a historical novel written by Henry Tanner and published in 1882. The story revolves around the titular Holt Castle, which is situated in the English countryside and has been in the possession of the Holt family for generations.The novel explores the three-fold interest in the land, namely the interest of the owner, the tenant, and the laborer. The story is set in the mid-19th century, a time of great social and economic change in England, and it portrays the struggles and conflicts that arise between these three groups as they try to maintain their respective interests.The main character of the novel is John Holt, the current owner of Holt Castle, who is faced with financial difficulties and is forced to make difficult decisions that will affect the lives of his tenants and laborers. The novel also features a love story between John and his childhood friend, Mary, who is the daughter of one of his tenants.Through the story of Holt Castle, the novel highlights the importance of social justice and the need for a fair distribution of wealth and resources. It also provides a vivid portrayal of the English countryside and the way of life of the people who lived there during the mid-19th century.Overall, Holt Castle: Or The Three-Fold Interest In The Land is a thought-provoking novel that offers insights into the social and economic issues of its time and remains relevant to this day.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.