Publisher's Synopsis
""The Light of Scarthey: A Romance"" is a novel written by Egerton Castle and published in 1899. The story is set on the remote island of Scarthey, where a group of mysterious monks reside in an ancient abbey. The protagonist, Sir Hugh Vyell, is a wealthy Englishman who becomes enamored with the beautiful Lady Eileen, who is staying on the island with her father. As Sir Hugh becomes more involved with the island and its inhabitants, he uncovers a dark secret about the monks and their practices. The novel is a blend of romance, mystery, and adventure, with themes of love, betrayal, and redemption. Castle's vivid descriptions of the island and its inhabitants, as well as his intricate plot, make ""The Light of Scarthey"" a compelling read for fans of historical romance and Gothic literature.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.
