The Solitary Farm (1909)

The Solitary Farm is a novel written by Fergus Hume and published in 1909. The story revolves around a farmer named John Brent, who lives a solitary life on his farm in the Australian bush. Brent is a man of few words and prefers to keep to himself, but his life takes a dramatic turn when a young woman named Alice arrives at his farm seeking refuge.Alice is on the run from her abusive husband and is desperate for a place to hide. Brent reluctantly agrees to let her stay with him, and the two form an unlikely bond. As they spend more time together, Brent begins to open up about his past and the reasons why he chose to live a solitary life.However, their peaceful existence is threatened when Alice's husband tracks her down and comes looking for her. Brent must use all of his skills and resources to protect Alice and keep her safe from harm.The Solitary Farm is a gripping tale of love, betrayal, and survival set against the rugged Australian landscape. It is a timeless story that explores the themes of isolation, redemption, and the power of human connection.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.