Rockbourne: A Tale (1873)

By Marion Eliza Weir

Book Overview

Rockbourne: A Tale is a novel written by Marion Eliza Weir and published in 1873. The story takes place in the fictional town of Rockbourne, which is located in the English countryside. The main character is a young girl named Maud, who is sent to live with her aunt and uncle in Rockbourne after her father dies. Maud quickly becomes enamored with the natural beauty of the town and the kind-hearted people who live there. However, she soon discovers that there is a dark secret lurking beneath the surface of Rockbourne. As Maud begins to unravel the mystery, she finds herself drawn into a web of deceit and danger. Along the way, she meets a cast of colorful characters, including a handsome young artist and a wise old woman who helps her navigate the treacherous waters of small-town politics. Ultimately, Maud must use her wits and courage to confront the forces of evil and save the town she has come to love. Rockbourne: A Tale is a classic example of Victorian-era literature, with its focus on morality, family values, and the struggles of the individual against society.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164921185
• ISBN13: 9781164921189
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 340 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"