Priscilla of the Good Intent: A Romance of the Grey Fells: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
Priscilla of the Good Intent: A Romance of the Grey Fells: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
Priscilla of the Good Intent: A Romance of the Grey Fells is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Sutcliffe, Halliwell (1870–1932).
Catalogue synopsis
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"Priscilla of the Good Intent: A Romance of the Grey Fells" by Halliwell Sutcliffe is a novel written in the early 20th century. Set in a quaint English village, the story revolves around the lives of its residents, particularly focusing on the character of Priscilla and her interactions with the blacksmith David Blake and the enigmatic outsider Reuben Gaunt. The narrative explores themes of love, simplicity, and the tensions brought by returning wanderers, while capturing the essence of rural life. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to the village's blacksmith, David Blake, and his playful exchanges with Billy, a kindly fool in the village. Their banter is interrupted when Priscilla, the beautiful daughter of a local farmer, arrives, illuminating David's affection for her. As the spring atmosphere awakens the village, we witness David's internal struggle with his feelings and the unsettling return of Reuben Gaunt, who disrupts the harmony with his presence. This opening portion carefully sets the tone for a story filled with personal conflict, budding romance, and the everyday life of a close-knit community grappling with change.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Priscilla of the Good Intent: A Romance of the Grey Fells
- Author credits: Sutcliffe, Halliwell (1870–1932)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Country life -- Fiction
- Courtship -- Fiction
- England, Northern -- Fiction
- Farm life -- Fiction
- Mate selection -- Fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: British Literature
- Category: Novels
- Category: Romance
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