Publisher's Synopsis
Mehalah is a novel written by S. Baring-Gould, first published in 1880. The story is set in the marshlands of Essex, England, during the early 19th century. The main character, Mehalah, is a strong-willed and independent young woman who lives with her grandfather in a remote cottage on the marsh. Mehalah is ostracized by the local community due to her grandfather's reputation as a smuggler and her own unconventional behavior.The novel explores themes of social class, gender roles, and the conflict between tradition and modernity. Mehalah's struggle to find acceptance and happiness in a society that rejects her is a central theme of the book. The story is also filled with vivid descriptions of the marshlands and the harsh realities of life in a rural community.As the plot unfolds, Mehalah becomes involved in a love triangle with two very different men: the wealthy and refined Sir Harry Norland and the rugged and passionate John Herring. The tension between these characters builds throughout the novel, leading to a dramatic and unexpected conclusion.Overall, Mehalah is a compelling and atmospheric novel that offers a unique perspective on life in rural England during the 19th century. With its strong female protagonist and complex themes, it remains a popular and influential work of Victorian literature.Between Mersea and the Blackwater were several flat hol ms or islands, some under water at high-tides, others only just standing above it, and between these, the winding waterways formed a labyrinth which made pursuit difficult. The traffic was carried on with an audacity and openness unparalleled elsewhere. Al though there was a coastguard station at the month of the estuary, on Mersea 'Hard, ' yet goods were run even in open day, under the very eyes of the revenue men. Each public-house on the island, and on the mainland near a creek, obtained its entire supply of wine and spirits from contraband vessels.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
