Publisher's Synopsis
The House In Dormer Forest is a novel written by Mary Webb. The story is set in the early 20th century in a small village in England called Dormer Forest. The protagonist of the story is a young woman named Barbara who inherits a large estate in Dormer Forest from her grandfather. The estate is a beautiful and ancient property, but it has been neglected for years and is in a state of disrepair.Barbara is determined to restore the estate to its former glory and she sets about the task with great enthusiasm. However, she soon discovers that the estate holds many secrets and mysteries. There are strange and eerie occurrences that take place in the house and the surrounding forest. Barbara also finds herself drawn to a young man named Simon who is a recluse and lives in the forest.As Barbara delves deeper into the mysteries of the estate, she uncovers a dark and tragic history that has been hidden for generations. She also discovers that her own family has a connection to the estate and the secrets that it holds.The House In Dormer Forest is a suspenseful and atmospheric novel that explores themes of love, loss, and redemption. Mary Webb's vivid descriptions of the landscape and the characters make the story come alive and draw the reader into the world of Dormer Forest. The novel is a classic of English literature and is a must-read for fans of gothic fiction and romantic suspense.Jasper turned and went out. He would buy the candles himself. But he had no money. He went to look for his father and found him feeding the 'gun-dogs.' They received their supper with imperturbable pessimism, as if they had been soured by their life-work of putting others in the way of getting what they themselves wanted, and as if they knew that Solomon liked them not for what they were, but for what they did. And as they trailed after Solomon on their leads, day by day, they had an air of being two very old people playing with a small boy. It was evident that when his back was turned glances of amused tolerance were exchanged.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.
