Plashers Mead: A Novel

"Plashers Mead: A Novel" by Compton Mackenzie is a work of fiction written in the early 20th century. The novel centers on Guy Hazlewood, a young man who has recently moved to the countryside to pursue a literary career while grappling with personal ambitions and societal expectations. Set against the backdrop of the English countryside, it delves into themes of aspiration, romance, and the complexities of social relationships. The opening of the story introduces us to Guy as he arrives at his new home, Plashers Mead, and grapples with feelings of loneliness and anticipation. He reflects on his recent life in a more sociable setting and feels the weight of expectations from his father regarding his choice of career. As Guy settles in, he finds himself recognized by local villagers, including Mr. Godbold, the trap driver, who comments on the remoteness of his new village. Guy's loneliness is compounded by the absence of his friend Michael, who left unexpectedly. However, a chance encounter with three sisters near the local river offers a hint of romance and companionship, laying the groundwork for future interactions and developments that promise to intertwine their lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Sir Edward Montague Compton Mackenzie, was a Scottish writer of fiction, biography, histories and a memoir, as well as a cultural commentator, raconteur and lifelong Scottish nationalist. He was one of the co-founders in 1928 of the National Party of Scotland along with Hugh MacDiarmid, R. B. Cunninghame Graham and John MacCormick. He was knighted in the 1952 Birthday Honours List.