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Perlycross: A Tale of the Western Hills

    Perlycross: A Tale of the Western Hills is a classic romance novel by R. D. Blackmore.

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    It is in the public domain in the United States and free to read on Project Gutenberg.

    About Perlycross: A Tale of the Western Hills

    "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.
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    Themes, setting & tropes

    Genres

    Subjects

    • England, Social life and customs, 19th century
    • Detective and mystery stories
    • Devon, England
    • Romance fiction

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    Who wrote Perlycross: A Tale of the Western Hills?

    Perlycross: A Tale of the Western Hills was written by R. D. Blackmore.

    What genre is Perlycross: A Tale of the Western Hills?

    It is usually shelved as Classic Love Stories.

    Is Perlycross: A Tale of the Western Hills free to read?

    Yes. It is in the public domain in the United States and can be read free on Project Gutenberg in EPUB, Kindle and HTML formats.

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