Publisher's Synopsis
""Greylake of Mallerby"" is a novel written by William Llanwarne Cribb and published in 1914. The story is set in the early 20th century and follows the life of a young man named John Greylake, who inherits his family's estate in the village of Mallerby. As he settles into his new role as the lord of the manor, John becomes embroiled in a series of conflicts with the local villagers, who are resentful of his privileged status and the changes he seeks to make to the community.As the tensions between John and the villagers escalate, he finds himself drawn to a young woman named Mary, who is also struggling to find her place in the village. Together, John and Mary must navigate the complex social dynamics of Mallerby and find a way to bridge the gap between the wealthy landowners and the working-class villagers.Throughout the novel, Cribb explores themes of class, power, and identity, as well as the challenges faced by those who seek to bridge the gap between different social groups. With its vivid descriptions of rural English life and its nuanced portrayal of complex characters, ""Greylake of Mallerby"" is a timeless exploration of the human experience.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.
