Two novels by Yonge, Charlotte M. (Charlotte Mary)

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https://archive.org/details/carbonels00yong
The Carbonels
by Yonge, Charlotte M. (Charlotte Mary), 1823-1901; Stacey, W. S

This is another historical novel of charlotte yonges. Set in 1822, we follow a wealthy family in the south of england whose uphill neighbours are all good for nothing. Triggered by prejudice and wallpaper thats been hung upside down, they try to reform the people uphill.
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https://archive.org/details/cookcaptive00yong
The cook and the captive;
by Yonge, Charlotte M. (Charlotte Mary), 1823-1901

This is another historical novel of charlotte yonges, using real historical facts as background. This story is set in the 530s ad, and focuses on attalus, grandson of the powerful gregory of langres. Attalus is captured and held hostage, and brought to a foreign court..
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https://archive.org/details/valleyofthousand00youn
Valley of a thousand hills
by Young, F. E. Mills (Florence Ethel Mills), 1875-

This is the story of heckraft, who is travelling to south africa to oversee a plantation and promptly falls in love. But this match would not make everyone happy.
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