A Lover's Quarrel V1: Or The County Ball is a novel written by Harriet Maria Gordon Smythies and first published in 1858. The story is set in the English countryside and revolves around the lives of a group of young people who attend a ball in the county. The main character, Lucy, is a beautiful and charming young woman who is courted by several suitors, including the wealthy and handsome Captain Fitzroy. However, Lucy's heart belongs to her childhood...