Perlycross: A Novel (1894)

Perlycross: A Novel is a literary work by Richard Doddridge Blackmore, originally published in 1894. The novel is set in the fictional village of Perlycross in rural England, and tells the story of a young woman named Faithful Goring, who returns to her hometown after many years of living in London. Faithful is a talented artist, and her arrival in Perlycross causes a stir among the villagers, who are both fascinated and suspicious of her unconventional ways.As the story unfolds, Faithful becomes embroiled in a series of romantic entanglements, including a love triangle with two local men, the wealthy landowner Sir Thomas Waldron and the handsome but impoverished farmer, John Lee. Meanwhile, a dark secret from Faithful's past threatens to destroy her newfound happiness, and she must navigate the treacherous waters of village gossip and social mores in order to protect herself and those she loves.Perlycross: A Novel is a richly detailed portrait of rural life in late Victorian England, with vivid descriptions of the landscape, architecture, and social customs of the era. Blackmore's prose is lyrical and evocative, and his characters are complex and nuanced, with all the flaws and contradictions of real people. The novel explores themes of love, loyalty, and the struggle for personal freedom in a society that values conformity above all else.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.