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"The Owls' House stood in a valley in West Cornwall. It belonged to a prosperous farmer, John Penhale, who lived there with his gipsy wife and his two sons - Ortho, who is wild, unreliable, and attractive, and Eli, who is quiet, good, and stolid. All the excitement happens to... Read Full Overview

"The Owls' House stood in a valley in West Cornwall. It belonged to a prosperous farmer, John Penhale, who lived there with his gipsy wife and his two sons - Ortho, who is wild, unreliable, and attractive, and Eli, who is quiet, good, and stolid. All the excitement happens to... Read Full Overview

Reproduction of the original. The publishing house Megali specialises in reproducing historical works in large print to make reading easier for people with impaired vision.

Reproduction of the original. The publishing house Megali specialises in reproducing historical works in large print to make reading easier for people with impaired vision.

Return to the charm and wit of a bygone era with Crosbie Garstin's "The Owls' House," a captivating family saga set against the backdrop of rural Cornwall, England. This meticulously prepared edition revives a classic of historical fiction, offering readers a delightful glimpse... Read Full Overview

Garstin (1887-1930) was a poet and best-selling novelist, and the eldest son of Newlyn School painter Norman Garstin. Although said to be untameable as a child, he was head boy of his school due to his prowess in rugby union and swimming. As a young man he travelled widely, working... Read Full Overview

"The Owls' House stood in a valley in West Cornwall. It belonged to a prosperous farmer, John Penhale, who lived there with his gipsy wife and his two sons - Ortho, who is wild, unreliable, and attractive, and Eli, who is quiet, good, and stolid. All the excitement happens to... Read Full Overview