Publisher's Synopsis
Greylake of Mallerby is a novel written by William Llanwarne Cribb and published in 1914. The story takes place in the fictional village of Mallerby, which is located in the English countryside. The main character is a young man named John Greylake, who inherits a large estate from his uncle. He moves to Mallerby to take possession of the estate and soon becomes embroiled in the village's politics and social dynamics. Greylake is a progressive and forward-thinking individual, which puts him at odds with the conservative and traditional villagers. He also falls in love with a local girl named Mary, but their relationship is threatened by the disapproval of Mary's father and the interference of a rival suitor. As the story unfolds, Greylake must navigate the various challenges and obstacles that come his way, including a mysterious murder that occurs in the village. The novel explores themes of class, tradition, and modernity, and offers a vivid portrait of rural English life in the early 20th century.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.
