Definition: The word "Crabtree & Evelyn" refers to the title of an 1894 novel by J.B. Priestley, written in the style of the early Victorian period. The novel was a critical success, being adapted into a successful film and made into a popular radio serial. In the novel, Crabtree is a young woman who works as a governess to an elderly gentleman named Evelyn. Despite his age, he is charming and witty, and has a way of making Crabtree feel at ease. However, as the years go on, Crabtree begins to see past Evelyn's charm and falls in love with him. The novel explores themes of class, family, and love. It also features a number of subplots that add depth and complexity to the story, such as Crabtree's relationship with her daughter, her friendship with a young man named Walter, and the character of Mr. Cunliffe, the landowner who is revealed to be secretly involved in the plot. The novel has been reinterpreted countless times, but it remains one of the most beloved works of literature by J.B. Priestley.

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