Publisher's Synopsis
Deadham Hard: A Romance is a novel written by Lucas Malet and first published in 1919. The story is set in the fictional village of Deadham Hard in England, and revolves around the lives of the residents of the village. The main character is a young woman named Anne Warwick, who returns to Deadham Hard after the death of her father. She is determined to uncover the truth about her father's past and the secrets that have been kept hidden in the village for years. As she delves deeper into the mysteries of Deadham Hard, Anne discovers a web of deceit and betrayal that threatens to destroy the lives of everyone in the village. She becomes embroiled in a love triangle between two men, one of whom is a wealthy landowner and the other a struggling artist. The novel explores themes of love, betrayal, and redemption, and is a vivid portrayal of English village life in the early 20th century. Malet's writing is lyrical and evocative, painting a vivid picture of the village and its inhabitants. Deadham Hard: A Romance is a timeless classic that continues to captivate readers with its tale of love and intrigue in a small English village.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.
