By Violence (1918)

By Violence is a novel written by John Trevena and published in 1918. The story is set in the rural countryside of Devon, England and follows the lives of two brothers, John and Martin, who are forced to confront their differences and the consequences of their actions. John is a hardworking farmer who values honesty and integrity, while Martin is a reckless and impulsive man who resorts to violence when he doesn't get his way. Their relationship is strained when Martin becomes involved with a wealthy widow, Mrs. Petherwin, and her daughter, Ruth. John disapproves of Martin's behavior and tries to intervene, but Martin's jealousy and anger lead to a violent confrontation that has tragic consequences. The novel explores themes of family, love, jealousy, and the destructive power of violence. With vivid descriptions of the Devon countryside and its inhabitants, By Violence is a compelling and thought-provoking read.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.