The novel follows the activities of a group of west gallery musicians, the Mellstock parish choir, one of whom, Dick Dewy, becomes romantically entangled with a comely new village schoolmistress, Fancy Day.
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The novel opens with the fiddlers and singers of the choir — including Dick, his father Reuben Dewy, and grandfather William Dewy — making the rounds in Mellstock village on Christmas Eve. When the little band plays at the schoolhouse, young Dick falls for Fancy at first sight.
Dick seeks to insinuate himself into her life and affections, but Fancy’s beauty has gained her other suitors including Shiner, a rich farmer, and Mr Maybold, the new vicar at the parish church. Maybold proposes changes to the traditional choir setup, causing tension among the musicians. Despite obstacles, Dick and Fancy become secretly engaged.
The final chapter is a joyful and humorous portrait of Reuben, William, and the rest of the Mellstock rustics as they celebrate Dick and Fancy’s wedding day. The couple vows to have no secrets between them, ensuring their happiness. Experience the heartwarming tale of love and honesty by watching “Under the Greenwood Tree” online today!