Download or read book A Mere Accident written by George Moore and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2019-12-09 with total page 131 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In George Moore's 'A Mere Accident,' the story is set in Thornby Place, an English countryside home owned by Mrs Norton. The novel begins with a detailed description of the house and its mix of architectural styles, and the protagonist, John Norton's, dislike of its ordered and tidy interior. The book portrays Mrs Norton as a determined woman who values order and efficiency, which is in contrast to John Norton's feelings about the house's design.