Perlycross: A Tale of the Western Hills: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
Perlycross: A Tale of the Western Hills: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
Perlycross: A Tale of the Western Hills is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Blackmore, R. D. (Richard Doddridge) (1825–1900).
Catalogue synopsis
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"Perlycross: A Tale of the Western Hills" by R. D. Blackmore is a three-volume novel published in 1894. Set in eastern Devon around 1830, the story follows the scandal that erupts when Squire Sir Thomas Waldron's body is stolen from his grave on the night of his funeral. Dr. Jemmy Fox, who loves the squire's daughter Inez, becomes the prime suspect in the desecration, threatening both his reputation and his hopes for marriage as the mystery divides the village.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Perlycross: A Tale of the Western Hills
- Author credits: Blackmore, R. D. (Richard Doddridge) (1825–1900)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Detective and mystery stories
- Devon (England) -- Fiction
- England -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
- Romance fiction
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- Category: British Literature
- Category: Novels
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