Publisher's Synopsis
Beyond The Mountain is a novel written by Sarah Stokes Halkett and published in 1917. The story revolves around the life of a young girl named Phyllis, who lives in a small village nestled in the mountains. Phyllis is the daughter of a wealthy landowner and has led a sheltered life, but she is restless and yearns for adventure.One day, Phyllis meets a young man named David, who is a traveler passing through the village. David is charming and adventurous, and Phyllis is immediately drawn to him. They soon become friends and begin to spend time together, exploring the mountains and the surrounding countryside.As their friendship deepens, Phyllis and David fall in love. However, their happiness is short-lived, as Phyllis' father disapproves of David and forbids them from seeing each other. Phyllis is torn between her love for David and her loyalty to her family.The novel explores themes of love, loyalty, and the conflict between tradition and modernity. It also provides a vivid portrayal of life in a rural community in the early 20th century. Beyond The Mountain is a timeless tale of love and adventure that will captivate readers of all ages.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.
