Publisher's Synopsis
The Murmur of the Shells is a novel written by Samuel Kennedy Cowan and published in 1879. The story is set in the late 19th century and revolves around the life of a young man named Ralph St. Clair. Ralph is a talented artist who has recently moved to a small village on the coast of Scotland to escape the pressures of city life.The novel opens with Ralph exploring the rugged coastline and discovering a hidden cove filled with the sound of murmuring sea shells. He is immediately drawn to the beauty of the area and decides to make it his home. As he settles into his new life, Ralph becomes involved with the local community and begins to develop romantic feelings for a young woman named Elsie.However, Ralph's idyllic life is soon disrupted by a series of mysterious events. He begins to hear strange whispers in the wind and sees visions of a beautiful woman who seems to be calling out to him. As he investigates these strange occurrences, Ralph uncovers a dark secret that threatens to destroy everything he has come to love.The Murmur of the Shells is a haunting tale of love, loss, and the power of the supernatural. Cowan's vivid descriptions of the Scottish coastline and its inhabitants create a rich and immersive world that will captivate readers from beginning to end.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.
