Publisher's Synopsis
Mary Anerley is a novel written by R.D. Blackmore, first published in 1880. The story is set in the mid-19th century in the rugged landscape of Dartmoor, England. It follows the journey of the eponymous heroine, Mary Anerley, as she travels to the moors to visit her grandfather, who lives in a remote cottage. Along the way, she encounters a mysterious and brooding stranger named Frank, who is searching for a lost treasure. As Mary becomes embroiled in Frank's quest, she finds herself drawn into a web of intrigue and danger, as they face off against a group of ruthless smugglers and a corrupt magistrate. The novel is a thrilling adventure story, filled with romance, suspense, and vivid descriptions of the wild and rugged landscape of Dartmoor. It is also a poignant exploration of the themes of love, loyalty, and the struggle for justice in a world where the powerful often exploit the weak.""The mouth of that cave is two fathoms wide for a longish bit of channel; and, Mary dear, if I had not been supported by continual thoughts of you, I must have gone against the sides, or downright to the bottom, from the waves keeping knocking me about so. I may tell you that I felt that I should never care again, as my clothes began to bag about me, except to go down to the bottom and be quiet, but for the blessed thought of standing up some day, at the 'hymeneal altar, ' as great people call it, with a certain lovely Mary.""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.