Publisher's Synopsis
Dead Man's Rock: A Romance is a novel written by Arthur Thomas Quiller-Couch and published in 1887. The story is set in the 18th century and revolves around the life of a young man named Gervase Tregarthen, who inherits a large estate in Cornwall, England. However, he soon discovers that the estate is haunted by the ghost of a notorious pirate and that there is a hidden treasure on the property.As Gervase delves deeper into the mystery of the estate, he becomes entangled in a web of deceit and betrayal, and he must use all his wits and courage to solve the puzzle and claim the treasure. Along the way, he falls in love with a beautiful woman named Grace, who is also caught up in the dangerous game of treasure hunting.The novel is a thrilling adventure story, full of suspense, action, and romance. It also explores themes of greed, loyalty, and the consequences of one's actions. Quiller-Couch's vivid descriptions of the Cornish landscape and the sea add to the atmosphere of the story, making it a captivating read for anyone who enjoys a good mystery or historical romance.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.
