The Carbonels

The Carbonels by Charlotte M. Yonge is a historical novel set in the early 19th century, focusing on the newlywed couple, Captain Edmund Carbonel and his wife, Mary. The story follows their efforts to establish a new life at Greenhow Farm while striving to improve the local community. They face numerous challenges, including the skepticism of the rural population and the struggles of managing a farm in disarray. At the heart of the novel is the couple's determination to make positive change...